Misrepresentation (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What is misrepresentation in contract law?
What is misrepresentation in contract law?
False statement of material fact inducing
Which case establishes that mere opinion cannot be actionable misrepresentation?
Which case establishes that mere opinion cannot be actionable misrepresentation?
Bissett v Wilkinson (1927)
When must a statement be made to constitute actionable misrepresentation?
When must a statement be made to constitute actionable misrepresentation?
Before or at the time contract is formed
Which case shows misrepresentation can arise from conduct alone?
Which case shows misrepresentation can arise from conduct alone?
Spice Girls Ltd v Aprilia (2000)
Under Lord Herschell's test, fraudulent misrepresentation includes making a statement:
Under Lord Herschell's test, fraudulent misrepresentation includes making a statement:
Knowing it's false or recklessly
What is unique about the burden of proof under s.2(1) Misrepresentation Act 1967?
What is unique about the burden of proof under s.2(1) Misrepresentation Act 1967?
Defendant must prove reasonable grounds
Innocent misrepresentation under s.2(2) is made:
Innocent misrepresentation under s.2(2) is made:
Without fraud or negligence
What damages are available for fraudulent misrepresentation per Doyle v Olby?
What damages are available for fraudulent misrepresentation per Doyle v Olby?
All damage flowing from fraud inducement
For innocent misrepresentation, is there an automatic right to damages?
For innocent misrepresentation, is there an automatic right to damages?
No, damages are discretionary under s.2(2)
Under Consumer Protection Regs 2008, traders commit an offence if they:
Under Consumer Protection Regs 2008, traders commit an offence if they:
Omit material info or hide it unclearly