Common Law Fraud
/ˈkɒmən lɔː frɔːd/
Definitions
- (n.) A deliberate misrepresentation or omission of a material fact made with the intent to deceive another party, causing that party to suffer damages.
The plaintiff sued for damages resulting from common law fraud after discovering the seller hid defects in the property.
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Commentary
Common law fraud requires proof of intent, materiality, reliance, and damages; unlike statutory fraud, it emerges from judicial precedents rather than codified statutes.
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