Posted: January 6th, 2016

Using evidence to support your answer, discuss whether Michael owed Heather a duty to exercise care when giving this advice.

1. Michael is a stockbroker who is often asked by clients which shares would make a good investment. Heather had received a large sum of money from her godmother, who had recently died. She spoke to Michael, who was her cousin, regarding investing some of her money in shares. He recommended certain mining shares, which she did purchase. Unfortunately some months later the company is placed into liquidation and her shares are worthless.