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Law For Business 15/02/01 Outcome 2 Chris Lundie Assessment - Part 2 The Maxwell's could raise a claim against the council for being vicariously liable for the employee's actions (Jonathan Wright's). They could claim under Professional Negligence stating that they both suffered a pecuniary loss (pure economic loss - structural repairs estimated £14,000 + extra travelling to work at 150 miles a day) as a direct result of Jonathan's negligent misstatement. In order to do this Stephen and Lesley would need to prove the following: - Show that there was a duty of care owed to them by the council. Regarding negligence there is only one standard of care and that is to take reasonable care in the circumstances. They must then prove that there was a breach of the duty of care owed to them, and through the young surveyor's negligence they suffered a financial loss, and that the council is...

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