What are the different types of misrepresentation? When entering into a business contract, a variety of statements are usually made setting out the details and background of the deal. If someone enters into a contract in reliance on a statement that later turns out to be untrue, this is misrepresentation. The false statement does
Negligent Misrepresentation vs. Fraud: Understanding the Key Differences When you enter into a contract with another party, you should be able to rely on the representations that have been made to you before you enter into the agreement. If these statements have induced you to agree to the deal and they turn out to
Benefits of bringing a private prosecution if you are a victim of fraud or financial crime Individuals and businesses that have fallen victim to fraud often use the civil courts to claim damages against the fraudster. However, victims can also report the matter to the police. The difficulty is that public prosecutions can be
Directors’ personal liability for misrepresentation The current difficult economy is causing continual financial problems for many businesses. Directors are warned that entering into written agreements to make payments when they know their company is unable to meet its debts may equate to deceit under the terms of the Statute of Frauds (Amendment) Act 1828.
Misrepresentation in contract law: A brief on negligent, innocent and fraudulent statements Contracts govern most of the transactions that a business carries out. When the representations that have induced someone to enter into a contract turn out not to be true or are misleading, this is misrepresentation. If the person who has entered into
