If a Person Deliberately Makes a False Statement During Contractual

question 46

Multiple Choice

If a person deliberately makes a false statement during contractual negotiations that induces the other person to enter a contract, the person making such statement commits:

• A)the tort of negligent misstatement.
• B)the tort of innocent misstatement.
• C)the tort of inducement.
• D)the tort of deceit.

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