Negligent Misstatement Suggested Answer

This is a complete, exam-style suggested answer to a typical AQA A-level Law problem question on negligent misstatement, ideal for revision or assessment preparation. The scenario involves incorrect professional advice leading to economic loss and examines liability using the Hedley Byrne principle and the extended Caparo framework. Covers: Duty of care in negligent misstatement (Hedley Byrne v Heller) Special relationship and reasonable reliance (Caparo v Dickman, Chaudhry v Prabhakar) Breach of duty in giving advice Causation and remoteness in pure economic loss Relevant case law applied logically and clearly Exam-style conclusion using structured legal reasoning Perfect for AQA students aiming to achieve top-band AO1 and AO2 marks, with a strong balance of legal explanation and application to facts in a clear, exam-ready format.