Guernsey Judgment 5/2002 - Long Port Properties Limited v Trinity Investments Limited and Charroterie Developments Limited (No. 2)

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Contract—misrepresentation—negligent misrepresentation—contract for purchase of land not invalidated by oral negligent misrepresentation if contract terms state no oral representation relied upon—may still bring action for damages for negligent misstatement. Tort—negligence—negligent misstatement—no duty of care unless special relationship of skill and confidence—vendor of land for development owes no duty of care to inexperienced purchaser to ensure representations about outline planning permission accurate—purchaser should obtain independent advice before entering contract.