Fraudulent Misrepresentation

Fraudulent misrepresentation occurs when someone intentionally gives false information to deceive another person, leading them to act based on that falsehood. This can happen in various situations, such as business transactions or contracts. For example, if a seller knowingly claims a car has never been in an accident, but it has, the buyer could be misled into purchasing the car based on that lie. In legal terms, the affected party may seek damages if they can prove they relied on the false representation and suffered a loss as a result.