Which of the Following Is True of Misrepresentation of a Material

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of misrepresentation of a material fact?

• A) It can occur only by the words of the wrongdoer.
• B) A misrepresentation is actionable as fraud only if it is the sole factor in inducing the innocent party to enter into the contract.
• C) It is actionable as fraud if the misrepresentation is of a past or existing material fact.
• D) Predictions about the future are considered basis for fraud.

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Definitions:

Irrelevant Behavior

Actions or responses that do not pertain to or have any bearing on the current context or goals.

Mindlessly Copy

To imitate or replicate something without thoughtful consideration or awareness of the consequences.

Fast-Mapping

is a cognitive process by which children rapidly connect new words with their meanings after minimal exposure, contributing to rapid vocabulary expansion.

Lexical Addition

The process by which new words are added to a language’s vocabulary, often reflecting social and technological changes.