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Such false statements can void a contract and in some cases, allow the other party to seek damages. Misrepresentation is a basis of contract breach in transactions, no matter the size, but applies only to statements of fact, not to opinions or predictions.
What Constitutes Innocent Misrepresentation? Someone must makes a false representation that must be false at the time of the transaction, and remain false. The misrepresentation is material to the transaction, which means it must be about an important element of the transaction at hand.
The elements of negligent misrepresentation are (1) the defendant made a false representation as to a past or existing material fact; (2) the defendant made the representation without reasonable ground for believing it to be true; (3) in making the representation, the defendant intended to deceive the plaintiff; (4)
Negligent misrepresentation occurs when someone makes a statement without regard to the true facts. For instance, if you tell a person that a stereo system is brand new when it is four-years-old and has been used heavily, then this can be considered negligent misrepresentation.
(1) The defendant made a false representation of a past or existing material fact susceptible of knowledge. (2) The defendant did so knowing the representation was false, or without knowing whether it was true or false. (3) The defendant intended to induce the plaintiff to act in reliance on that representation.
Fraudulent misrepresentation was defined by Lord Herschell in Derry v Peek (1889) as a false statement that is made (i) knowingly, or (ii) without belief in its truth, or (iii) recklessly, careless as to whether it be true or false. Therefore, if someone makes a statement which they honestly believe is true, then it
The representation was false. that when made, the defendant knew that the representation was false or that the defendant made the statement recklessly without knowledge of its truth. that the fraudulent misrepresentation was made with the intention that the plaintiff rely on it.
(1) The defendant made a false representation of a past or existing material fact susceptible of knowledge. (2) The defendant did so knowing the representation was false, or without knowing whether it was true or false. (3) The defendant intended to induce the plaintiff to act in reliance on that representation.
What are the Elements of Misrepresentation? A Party Made a Representation. The Representation is False and Directly Affects the Contract Agreement or Your Decision to Enter into It. The Representation, When Made, was False. Types of Misrepresentations. Fraudulent Misrepresentations. Negligent Misrepresentations.