With Regard to the Law Concerning Misrepresentation, Which of the Following

question 163

Multiple Choice

With regard to the law concerning misrepresentation, which of the following is true?

• A) The case law provides a remedy for a wildly exaggerated claim, such as "This is the best car ever built."
• B) A statement of opinion can be a one-sided mistake.
• C) A misrepresentation can be a false assertion of fact that induces (persuades) the party to contract, and need not be an assertion about a term of the contract.
• D) For fraudulent misrepresentation, the buyer could ask only for the equitable remedy of rescission.
• E) A buyer could not be awarded the equitable remedy of rescission if the seller honestly believed that the misrepresentation was true.

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Definitions:

Health Problems

Physical or mental conditions that impair a person's normal functioning, requiring medical attention or intervention.

Prevention Measures

Strategies or actions taken to prevent or reduce the likelihood of an undesirable event or condition.

Monetary Inducements

Financial incentives offered to encourage a person to undertake an action or adopt a particular stance.

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision; in healthcare, it refers to a patient's right to make decisions about their own medical treatment.