Professional negligence law in Sri Lanka has evolved reluctantly due to the high esteem that Sri Lankan society holds for learned professions. If a professional makes representations with the intention of inducing a contract that are incorrect or unreliable due to negligence, they will be liable for damages. Sri Lankan negligence law is based on Roman Dutch and English common law principles. For negligence to result in civil liability, there must be a legal duty of care that was breached. This duty can arise from a contractual relationship, like with a paid professional, or can be imposed by law based on the relationship between the negligent party and the harmed party. Determining liability for different types of professional negligence requires applying established legal principles to the specific facts