J Jarvis v Castle Wharf Developments [2001] EWCA Civ 19
Citation:J Jarvis v Castle Wharf Developments [2001] EWCA Civ 19
Rule of thumb:If you are advising an expert in an area, is the level of care expected the same? No, you are not expected to advise them of things that they already know.
Judgment:
‘when dealing with a client with experience in the relevant area… there is only a duty to advise if advice is sought’. Gibson LJ at [94]
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