Which court case extended potential legal liability to non-contractual parties where it was foreseeable that the injured party might reasonably rely on the judgement or skill of an expert?

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The Hedley Byrne Case (Hedley Byrne & Co Ltd v Heller & Partners Ltd [1964] AC 465) established the principle that a duty of care may arise from a special relationship, extending potential legal liability to non-contractual parties where it was foreseeable that the injured party might reasonably rely on the judgement or skill of an expert. This case is foundational in the development of the law of negligence, particularly in the context of economic loss resulting from negligent misstatements.

Which Court Case Extended Potential Legal Liability to Non-Contractual Parties