COMMERCIAL BANKING CO. OF SYDNEY LTD. v. R. H. BROWN & CO.

[1972] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 360

AUSTRALIAHIGH COURT

Before Chief Judge Barwick, Mr. Justice McTiernan, Mr. Justice Menzies, Mr. Justice Owen and Mr. Justice Gibbs

Australia-Bank-Duty of care- Customers' financial position misrepresented in response to enquiry by another bank-Liability to customer of other bank-Effect of disclaimer notice: "Confidential and for your private use and without responsibility on the part of this bank or its officers"-Effect on damages of contractual duty on customer incurring loss to deliver goods.