Liability of Experts and the Boundary between Tort and Contract

Hans Bernd-Schäfer, University of Hamburg

Abstract

This paper offers an economic analysis of one aspect of the possible liability for incorrect information traded on information markets: expert liability for incorrect asset valuation. The article does not address the questions of whether and under what circumstances an expert should bear contractual liability for an incorrect valuation. Rather, it assumes such contractual liability towards the person who has solicited the opinion and focuses instead on analyzing the circumstances under which the expert’s liability should be extended to third parties as well.

Recommended Citation

Bernd-Schäfer, Hans (2002) "Liability of Experts and the Boundary between Tort and Contract," Theoretical Inquiries in Law: Vol. 3 : No. 2, Article 5.
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/til/default/vol3/iss2/art5

 
 
 
 

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