An independent professional agent can become liable to someone entering into a contract with his principal for a negligent misstatement which induced him to tender for the contract. The issue was first whether the prospective contractor would rely upon the misstatement. Liability will vary according to the circumstances.
Citations:
Times 28-Feb-2001
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Agency, Professional Negligence
Updated: 08 May 2022; Ref: scu.82446
