Which of the Following Is Not Needed to Establish the Tort

question 274

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not needed to establish the tort of intentional misrepresentation:

• A) scienter or intent to defraud.
• B) intent to induce reliance.
• C) justifiable reliance by the plaintiff on the misrepresentation.
• D) use of force by defendant.
• E) all of the other choices are necessary elements to show the tort existed.

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