Which of the following could be termed Misrepresentation?
A
Innocent misrepresentation
B
Fraudulent misrepresentation
C
A & B are correct
D
None of the above
Correct Answer: A & B are correct
Both Innocent misrepresentation and fraudulent misrepresentation could be termed Misrepresentation. Innocent misrepresentation is a misrepresentation made by someone who had reasonable grounds for believing that his false statement was true. Fraudulent misrepresentation is a civil tort arising out of contract law. It is a false statement of fact that causes or induces someone to enter into a contract.