Misrepresentation (OCR A-Level Law): Flashcards

False statement of material fact inducing contract

Circumstances invalidating/undermining contracts

Not actionable as misrep (subjective, not verifiable)

Exaggerated marketing, not actionable misrepresentation

False statement made knowingly/recklessly

Burden of proof reversed to defendant

False statement without fraud or negligence

Tort of deceit, all consequential loss & profit loss

Before or at contract formation

Fraudulent if made knowingly, recklessly, or w/o belief