misrepresentation

Question 1

what is misrepresentation?

Answer 1

A misrepresentation is a false statement of fact, made before or at the time of the contract, which induces the other party to enter the contract.

Question 2

Fraudulent Misrepresentation

Answer 2

Where D knowingly, without belief in its truth, or recklessly made the false statement.

Question 3

case that goes with fraudulent misrepresentation

Answer 3

derry v peek 1889

Question 4

Negligent Misrepresentation

Answer 4

s.2 Misrepresentation Act 1967 - Where D made a false statement and cannot prove they had reasonable grounds to believe it was true.

Question 5

case that goes with negligent misrepresentation

Answer 5

Howard Marine v Ogden (1978)

Question 6

Innocent Misrepresentation

Answer 6

D had reasonable grounds for believing their statement was true.