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Banca Nazionale del Lavoro SPA v Playboy Club London Ltd

[2018] UKSC 43
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtUK Supreme Court
Year2018
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Hedley Byrne duty of care for negligent misstatement does not extend to an undisclosed principal; duty runs only to the person to whom the statement was made.

Key Principle

The scope of the Hedley Byrne duty of care for negligent misstatement is limited to the person to whom the statement is made; an undisclosed principal cannot sue for a negligent reference given to their agent.

Area of Law

tort

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