Halteh v Turner

In *Halteh v Turner*, the New South Wales Court of Appeal considered an appeal from a decision of the Supreme Court of New South Wales concerning a dispute between the parties.

The primary legal issue before the Court of Appeal was whether the primary judge had erred in finding that the respondent had established a claim for negligent misstatement against the appellant. This involved determining whether the appellant owed a duty of care to the respondent, whether there was a breach of that duty, and whether the respondent suffered loss as a result of the appellant's alleged misstatement.

The Court of Appeal analysed the principles governing negligent misstatement, particularly in the context of a solicitor-client relationship. It considered the extent of a solicitor's duty to advise and the circumstances in which a client can rely on such advice. The Court ultimately found that the primary judge had correctly applied the established legal principles and that the evidence supported the finding of negligence.

The appeal was dismissed, and the orders of the Supreme Court were affirmed.