The Difference Between a Negligent Misrepresentation and a Fraudulent Misrepresentation

question 9

Multiple Choice

The difference between a negligent misrepresentation and a fraudulent misrepresentation is that

• A)a fraudulent misrepresentation requires only a breach of duty of care and skill,while a negligent misrepresentation requires at least some guilty knowledge or willful disregard of the falsity of information provided.
• B)a negligent misrepresentation requires only a breach of duty of care and skill,while a fraudulent misrepresentation requires at least some guilty knowledge or willful disregard of the falsity of information provided.
• C)there is no practical difference between a fraudulent misrepresentation and a negligent misrepresentation.
• D)a fraudulent misrepresentation does not require guilty knowledge or willful disregard of the falsity of information provided,while a negligent misrepresentation does.
• E)a negligent misrepresentation does not require a breach of duty of care and skill,while a fraudulent misrepresentation does.

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