The court found that Casey, an auditor, had performed a negligent audit of Royal Treatment Ltd, but the plaintiff did not receive damages because the court found insufficient proof of causation. Causation means that:

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Causation in this case means that the auditor's failure to perform a proper audit caused the damages. While the court found that Casey had performed a negligent audit, there was insufficient evidence to show that this directly caused the plaintiff's damages. Therefore, the plaintiff did not receive damages even though the audit was found to be negligent.

The Court Found That Casey, an Auditor, Had Performed a Negligent