False Representation
/ˈfɔːls ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A knowingly untrue or misleading statement made to induce another to act or refrain from acting, often forming grounds for fraud or misrepresentation claims.
The plaintiff alleged damages caused by the defendant's false representation of the product's safety.
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Commentary
False representation often underpins fraudulent misrepresentation claims; drafters should specify intent and reliance to clarify liability.
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