The Hedley Byrne case establishes the principle of liability to ________ for ________.
A)third parties; negligence misrepresentation
B)clients; breach of fiduciary duty
C)third parties; tort
D)friends and relatives; negligence
E)clients; breach of contract

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The Hedley Byrne case is a landmark decision that established the principle of liability to third parties for negligent misrepresentation. This means that a party can be held liable for damages caused by providing false information upon which others have relied, even if there is no contractual relationship between them.

The Hedley Byrne Case Establishes the Principle of Liability to ________