Halle is considering creating a new accounting company.She is,however,concerned about the possibility of incurring liability under the tort of negligence if she acts carelessly.Restricting yourself to the possibility of liability for negligent statements,which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to Halle's proposed business?
A) Under the tort of negligence,the same rules are applied in exactly the same way whether an allegation of negligence arises in connection with a careless statement or a careless action.
B) Canadian courts are guided by the fact that "deeds are more volatile than words."
C) Halle's concerns would fall under the tort of professional negligence,which is different than the tort of negligence.
D) Canadian judges apply precisely the same approach whether careless words cause physical injury or pure economic loss.
E) Canadian judges do not apply special rules if the defendant's careless statement led to the plaintiff's physical injury.
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