Professional Liability Flashcards
1
Q
The test for negligence in cases where professional knowledge or expertise is involved:
A
o The possession of the necessary knowledge or skill, and
o The exercise of necessary care and diligence.
2
Q
Medical practitioners can be held liable for:
A
Physical harm and economic loss
3
Q
Two types of legal practitioners:
A
Attorneys & Advocates
4
Q
Case where an attorney was held liable for delict
A
Rampal (Pty) Ltd v Brett Wills and Partners
5
Q
Case for a professional auditor:
A
Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association of South Africa v Price Waterhouse
6
Q
Types of professionals considered in law:
A
- Medical practitoners,
- Legal Practitioners,
- Engineers, builders, and Architects,
- Accountants and Auditors, and
- Banks
