English Law Basics · glossary
A false statement of fact that led the other side into the contract. The maker pays damages unless it proves reasonable grounds for believing the statement. Marrowby ordered on the data sheet, not the brochure, so it will struggle to show reliance. Misrepresentation Act 1967, section 2(1) · Chapter 7 · see Entire agreement clause
Explained in Chapter 7, Negligence and Misrepresentation: Tort Beside Contract, of English Law Basics.
Also explained in Buying Commercial Property.
A claim in negligence is a claim in tort (a civil wrong, no contract needed): it says that someone was careless and caused harm. A claim in misrepresentation rests on the Misrepresentation Act 1967: it says that a false statement led the other side into the contract. Each has its own test, and you apply each on its own.Read Chapter 7, Negligence and Misrepresentation: Tort Beside Contract →
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