Law · Law of Torts

Consider the following statements regarding the decision in Hedley Byrne & Co. Ltd. v. Heller & Partners Ltd.: I. The bank was held liable for deceit because they deliberately gave a false financial report. II. The bank successfully avoided liability for negligent misstatement because they had explicitly stated the report was given 'without responsibility.' Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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II only

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