Multiple choice

Which of the following is a requirement for misrepresentation to exist?

  1. Misrepresentation should relate to a material fact.

  2. The person making a misrepresentation should not believe it to be true.

  3. It must be made with an intention to deceive the other party.

  4. All of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

For misrepresentation to exist in contract law, the false statement must relate to a MATERIAL fact - something that would influence a reasonable party's decision to enter the contract. Option B is incorrect because the person may innocently believe a false statement (innocent misrepresentation). Option C is incorrect because misrepresentation doesn't require intent to deceive (that's fraud). The key requirement is materiality of the fact misrepresented.

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