In a Common Law Action Against an Accountant,lack of Privity

question 35

Multiple Choice

In a common law action against an accountant,lack of privity is a viable defence if the plaintiff ________.

• A)is the client's creditor who sues the accountant for negligence
• B)can prove the presence of gross negligence that amounts to a reckless disregard for the truth
• C)is the accountant's client
• D)bases the action upon fraud

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