The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1977] AC 405
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
ARENSON APPELLANT AND CASSON BECKMAN RUTLEY & CO. RESPONDENTS
[On appeal from ARENSON v. ARENSON]
1975 July 14,
15,
16,
17;
Nov. 11
Nov. 11
Lord Simon of Glaisdale, Lord Wheatley, Lord Kilbrandon, Lord Salmon and Lord Fraser of Tullybelton
Negligence
— Duty of care to whom?
— Valuer
— Shares to be bought by company chairman from shareholder
— Valuation by company's auditors
— Auditors “acting as experts and not as arbitrators”
— Whether liable in negligence