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Cann v Willson (1888) 39 Ch D 39, is an English tort law case, concerning negligent valuation.
Contents
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.
References
Cann v Willson Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA