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A misrepresentation is an untrue statement of fact by one party which has induced the

other to enter into the contract.

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Types of misrepresentation?

fraudulent misrepresentation. negligent misrepresentation. innocent misrepresentation.


Examples of misrepresentation of facts?

Examples of misrepresentation of facts Examples of misrepresentation of facts


Legal definition of misrepresentation?

misrepresentation


What is negligent misrepresentation?

Misrepresentation that is the result of careless statements made.


What is the difference between innocent misrepresentation and fraudulent misrepresentation?

the difference between fraudulent miisrepresentation and innocent misrepresentation is that innocent representation is when a statement is made with a genuine belief that it is true while fraudulent misrepresentation is a statement that is made with the knowledge that it is untrue or misleading.


How can misrepresentation affect a valid contract?

When someone is induced into entering into a contract as a result of a false statement.


What is the penalty for misrepresentation?

It depends on the type of misrepresentation: Innocent misrepresentation: rescission of contract and restitution if possible Negligent: rescission or possibly damages Fraudulent: damages and possibly action in tort law


What are elements of misrepresentation?

Misrepresentation must be something that induces an individual to enter into a contract which is false or not wholly true


Under what circumstances is a contract deemed based on a fraudulent misrepresentation?

if the maker intended for the misrepresentation to induce the other party to enter the contract and if the misrepresentation would likely induce a reasonable person to so enter the contract


What is strategic misrepresentation?

Strategic misrepresentation is the planned, systematic distortion or misstatement of fact-lying-in response to incentives in the budget process.


What is an antonym for vignette?

misrepresentation.


What is an inaccurate statement of fact?

misrepresentation