Facts
Potato merchants told the claimants that a buyer was creditworthy. The claimants extended credit and lost money.
Issue
Does a trader advising on a business occasion owe a ?
Held
Yes; the were liable.
Principle
A non-professional giving advice in business, with knowledge of reliance, can owe a duty.
Why it matters
Applies Hedley Byrne in trade.
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W B Anderson & Sons Ltd v Rhodes (Liverpool) Ltd (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/wb-anderson-v-rhodes> accessed 31 October 2026
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