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    misrepresentation
    /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃn/

    noun

    • 1. the action or offence of giving a false or misleading account of the nature of something: "she is seeking damages on allegations of misrepresentation"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › misrepresentationMISREPRESENTATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    the act of giving false information about something or someone, often in order to get an advantage: The statement is a clear and deliberate misrepresentation of the facts. Tobacco companies were charged with engaging in misrepresentation in their advertising.

  4. uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com › 9/107/6848Misrepresentation | Practical Law

    An untrue statement of fact or law made by Party A (or its agent) to Party B, which induces Party B to enter a contract with Party A thereby causing Party B loss. An action for misrepresentation can be brought in respect of a misrepresentation of fact or law.

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  6. www.merriam-webster.com › legal › misrepresentationMisrepresentation Definition & Meaning | Merriam-Webster Legal

    The meaning of MISREPRESENTATION is an intentionally or sometimes negligently false representation made verbally, by conduct, or sometimes by nondisclosure or concealment and often for the purpose of deceiving, defrauding, or causing another to rely on it detrimentally; also : an act or instance of making such a representation.

  7. legaldictionary.net › misrepresentationMisrepresentation - Definition, Examples, Cases, Processes

    • Definition of Misrepresentation
    • What Is Misrepresentation?
    • Three Types of Misrepresentation
    • Misrepresentation Example Involving
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    Noun 1. A statement, which is untrue, made by someone for the purpose of encouraging another party to enter into a contract. Origin 1640-1650

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    A misrepresentation is information that is untrue, but which convinces someone to enter into a contract. For a better understanding, consider the following example of misrepresentation: Tom agrees to a contract with RealMan Magazine Company. The details of the contract state that, if Tom subscribes to the magazine for a year, he will receive a gift...

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    There are three types of misrepresentation in contract law: 1. Fraudulent Misrepresentation 2. Negligent Misrepresentation 3. Innocent Misrepresentation It is important to understand that all three types of misrepresentation is a misconstrued “fact,” not an opinion. If someone relies on another person’s opinion and suffers damages, that is not misr...

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    An example of misrepresentation, specifically fraudulent misrepresentation, exists in the matter of Nielsen v. Adams(1986). Here, Don Nielsen was looking for a house to purchase for his son in Nebraska in 1984. A house owned by Orlene Adams was one of the houses he considered. On Nielsen’s inspection of the house, he noticed a sump pump in a closet...

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    Compensatory Damages – An award of money in compensation for actual economic loss, property damage, or injury, not including punitive damages.
    Contract– An agreement between two or more parties in which they make a promise to do or provide something in return for a valuable benefit.
    Damages – A monetary award in compensation for a financial loss, loss of or damage to personal or real property, or an injury.
    Fraud– A false representation of fact, whether by words, conduct, or concealment, intended to deceive another.

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  8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MisrepresentationMisrepresentation - Wikipedia

    In common law jurisdictions, a misrepresentation is a false or misleading statement of fact made during negotiations by one party to another, the statement then inducing that other party to enter into a contract. The misled party may normally rescind the contract, and sometimes may be awarded damages as well (or instead of rescission).

  9. www.investopedia.com › terms › mWhat Is Misrepresentation? Types and How It Works - Investopedia

    Jun 16, 2024 · A misrepresentation is a false statement of fact made by one party which affects the other party's decision in agreeing to a contract. Learn more about its...

  10. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › misrepresentationMisrepresentation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : to give a false or misleading representation of usually with an intent to deceive or be unfair. misrepresented the facts. 2. : to serve badly or improperly as a representative of. misrepresentation. (ˌ)mis-ˌre-pri-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən. -zən- noun. misrepresentative. (ˌ)mis-ˌre-pri-ˈzen-tə-tiv. adjective. Synonyms. bend. color. cook. distort. falsify.

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