Cann v Willson

Cann v Willson (1888) 39 Ch D 39, is an English tort law case, concerning negligent valuation.

Cann v Willson
Citation(s)39 Ch D 39

Facts

A valuer instructed by a mortgagor sent his report to the mortgagee who made an advance in reliance on the valuation.

Judgment

The valuer was held liable in the tort of negligence to the mortgagee for failing to carry out the valuation with reasonable care and skill.

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