Here, however, the complaint alleges that plaintiff suffered loss "solely as a result of the negligence of the defendant, as well as breach of agreement to take all steps necessary and proper to protect this plaintiff". The contract of retainer established the relationship between these parties, from which sprang defendant's duty to exercise ordinary professional care, but this duty arose from the relationship rather than from a covenant or promise. In a certain sense, any...
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