Cann v Willson
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Citation(s) | 39 Ch D 39 |
Cann v Willson (1888) 39 Ch D 39, is an English tort law case, concerning negligent valuation.
Facts[edit]
A valuer instructed by a mortgagor sent his report to the mortgagee who made an advance in reliance on the valuation.
Judgment[edit]
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.