alleryStart learning →Which case narrowed the Hedley Byrne duty-of-care test?
ACaparo v Dickman
BThake v Maurice
CHenderson v Merrett
DBolam v Friern
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Caparo v Dickman
Caparo narrowed the test by requiring that the adviser knew the purpose and that the advisee would rely on the advice for it.
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