In Segenhoe Ltd$,$ the company claimed that the auditors$$ negligence caused them to pay a dividend out of capital. What was the outcome of this case?

Question $15$Select one:

a$.$

The company was found to have contributed to the negligence.

b$.$

The company lost as there was no causal relationship.

c$.$

The shareholders were ordered to return the dividends.

d$.$

The auditors were found to be liable for the dividends.