What is the scope of the duty of care and damages recoverable for the breach?

Alberta, Canada


The following excerpt is from B.P.I. Resources Ltd. v. Merrill Lynch Canada, 1986 CanLII 1883 (AB QB):

Once the requisite proximity has been established, it is necessary to determine whether there are considerations which may limit the scope of the duty of care or the damages recoverable for its breach: See Anns v. Merton (supra).

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