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misrepresentationIn law, any false or misleading expression of fact, usually with the intent to deceive or defraud. It most commonly occurs in insurance and real-estate contracts. False advertising may also constitute misrepresentation. Any contract that contains or constitutes a misrepresentation is usually rendered void, and the injured party may insist that the misrepresentation be made good. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The investors alleged MHP made fraudulent, negligent and innocent misrepresentations because the accounting firm did not alert state officials that MorAmerica's financial condition had deteriorated after its 1983 audit. Part of what also makes the Thane case so unusual is that the statute under which the class was suing holds the company strictly liable for even innocent misrepresentations, eliminating the principal defense used in most securities cases. |
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