What Is the Significance of Requiring That a Plaintiff's Reliance

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of requiring that a plaintiff's reliance in a fraud in the inducement case be justifiable?

• A) The reliance must have caused damage to the plaintiff.
• B) The plaintiff must be able to prove the reliance in a court of law.
• C) The misstatement relied upon by the plaintiff must have been the only factor in the plaintiff's decision to enter into the contract.
• D) The plaintiff must be able to prove why the defendant made the false statement.
• E) The plaintiff can recover only if the belief of the false statement was reasonable.

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