Differences between negligence in tort and negligence in contract

by Emma Cleveland|15 March 2016|Our Thinking

While most will have a clear idea of the distinction between the law of torts and contract law, there is one particular area which continues to be discussed amongst professionals – the distinction between contractual and tortious negligence. In the attached document below, we have provided for you a key summary of both, and their main points of difference

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