Which of the Following Is a Description of the Tort

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a description of the tort of deceit?

• A)Innocently making a false statement during contractual negotiations which statement induces a plaintiff to enter into a contract.
• B)Fraudulently making a false statement during contractual negotiations which statement induces a plaintiff to enter into a contract.
• C)Falsely advertising goods and services.
• D)Misrepresenting a product as having some kind of connection with another person or business.

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Definitions:

Consignment Shop

A retail store where people sell items and the owner of the shop gets a percentage of the sale price when the item is sold.

Noncumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock that does not entitle the shareholder to dividends that are omitted or not paid during any year.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, giving shareholders the right to vote on corporate matters and receive dividends.

Dividend Payment

A distribution of a portion of a company's earnings to its shareholders, usually in the form of cash or stock.