What is the test for a private law duty of care in tort?

Alberta, Canada


The following excerpt is from 783783 Alberta Ltd. v. Canada (Attorney General), 2010 ABCA 226 (CanLII):

The principal issue is whether the facts as pleaded support a private law duty of care in tort. Preliminary to that general issue is the proper interpretation of the decision in Holland v. Saskatchewan. Standing

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