If an Incident of Misrepresentation Is Neither Fraudulent nor Negligent

question 15

Multiple Choice

If an incident of misrepresentation is neither fraudulent nor negligent, yet it resulted in harm, then

• A) it is innocent misrepresentation which has no legal significance
• B) the victim is guilty of having unreasonable reliance on the misrepresentation.
• C) it does not qualify for a tort action.
• D) the victim's one hope is to show that a provision in the contract was misrepresented.
• E) a claim of tort can only be made with evidence the victim relied on the misrepresentation.

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Definitions:

Self-centered

Describes an individual who is overly focused on their own feelings, needs, or interests, often at the expense of others.

Self-doubt

The feeling of uncertainty about one's abilities, decisions, or worth.

Motivated

Having a desire, willingness, or drive to take action or achieve something, often stemming from personal goals or external incentives.

Mandated

Required or decreed by authority, often referring to laws, policies, or regulations that must be followed.