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Henderson v Merrett Syndicates Ltd

[1995] 2 AC 145
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtHouse of Lords
Year1995
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

concurrent liability in contract and tort; assumption of responsibility

Area of Law

Tort — Duty of Care

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