Law · Law of Torts
Assertion (A): In Nocton v. Lord Ashburton, the solicitor was held liable for negligently inducing a client to release part of a mortgage security. Reason (R): Unlike in Derry v. Peek, the circumstances in Nocton v. Lord Ashburton showed there was a fiduciary relationship establishing a specific duty of care. Which one of the following options is correct?
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- 1Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true
- 2Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
- 3Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
- 4Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)✓
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Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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