The Court was asked whether an Official Receiver in Bankruptcy is, on grounds of public policy, immune from an action for damages at the suit of the trustee who has suffered financial loss by relying upon a negligent statement made to him by the Official Receiver in the course of the bankruptcy proceedings.
Judges:
Beldam, Aldous, Ward LJJ
Citations:
[1998] 3 All ER 833, [1998] EWCA Civ 1226
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Insolvency, Negligence
Updated: 30 May 2022; Ref: scu.144705
