special relationship

Question 1

Expertise

Answer 1

Person making the statement of expertise in the area of advice given

Question 2

reliance

Answer 2

Defendant knew claimant would rely on the advice given and that it was reasonable for them to do so, claimant did rely on the statement and lost money as a result

Question 3

Direct

Answer 3

Advice is communicated directly to claimant

Question 4

Purpose

Answer 4

Defendant knows the purpose of the statement and will be used for so they are more likely to rely on it

Question 5

Disclaimer

Answer 5

Defendant voluntarily assumed responsibility for the statement they made