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Fraudulent Misrepresentation in Pre-Contractual Negotiations

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Fraudulent misrepresentation is the only type of misrepresentation that also gives rise to an independent tort claim: the tort of deceit, allowing the victim to sue for damages even if they don't want to undo the contract.

Why this is interesting

You're buying a used car and the seller says it's never been in an accident. You later discover it was totaled. Did the seller's lie ruin the deal? Yes, and the law has a name for it.