Weavering Macro Fixed Income Fund v Ernst & Young Chartered Accnts, Ernst & Young Ltd and Ernst & Young (A Firm) [2013] CIFsd 36 (02 October 2013)

Weavering Macro Fixed Income Fund v Ernst & Young Chartered Accnts, Ernst & Young Ltd and Ernst & Young (A Firm) [2013] CIFsd 36 (02 October 2013)

The court held that the plaintiff failed to establish that Ernst & Young breached their duty of care or that any breach caused the losses claimed.

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Citation
[2013] CIFsd 36
Parties
Plaintiff: Weavering Macro Fixed Income Fund; Defendant: Ernst & Young Chartered Accountants; Defendant: Ernst & Young Ltd; Defendant: Ernst & Young (A Firm)
Jurisdiction
Cayman Islands
Judgment Date
02 October 2013
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Auditor Liability, Fund Mismanagement, Duty of Care
Commercial Law Professional Negligence Auditor Liability Fund Mismanagement Duty of Care

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Parties

Weavering Macro Fixed Income Fund

Plaintiff

Ernst & Young Chartered Accountants

Defendant

Ernst & Young Ltd

Defendant

Ernst & Young (A Firm)

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether Ernst & Young breached their duty of care as auditors to Weavering Macro Fixed Income Fund
  2. 2 Whether the defendants are liable for losses suffered by the fund due to alleged audit failures

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the plaintiff failed to establish that Ernst & Young breached their duty of care or that any breach caused the losses claimed.

Court Disposition

claim dismissed

Orders

  • The claim against all defendants is dismissed.