Contract Law - Misrepresentation: Types of Misrepresentation There are three types: Fraudulent; Negligent; and Innocent 5.0 / 5 based on 1 ratingTeacher recommended ? LawContract lawA2/A-levelAll boards Created by: EmmaCreated on: 31-05-09 20:43 What are the remedies for fraudulent misrepresentation? Damages or can seek rescission of the contract 1 of 7 How are damages measured and assessed? On the basis of losses in tort law 2 of 7 What is the aim of any available remedies? To put the injured party back in the position he would have been in had the misrepresentation not occurred 3 of 7 What is the claimant therefore entitled to recover? Potentially all losses providing a causal link can be established between misrepresentation and loss and thus no limit on liability 4 of 7 When will a claimant be able to make a claim for negligent misrepresentation? If the defendant cannot demonstrate he believed his statement to be true when he made it 5 of 7 What type of remedy is available for negligent misrepresentation? Rescission plus damages 6 of 7 What is the type of remedy available for innocent misrepresentation? Rescission 7 of 7
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