A Salesman Innocently Misrepresented a Fact to a Customer About

question 31

Multiple Choice

A salesman innocently misrepresented a fact to a customer about a new printer. He honestly believed his statement was true and was not careless. Although this fact was not about a term of the contract, it did induce the customer to buy that printer. The next day, the customer learned the true facts and wanted to return the printer. If the store refused to take it back and the customer sued, which of the following would be the most likely result?

• A) An injunction
• B) An order of rescission
• C) The buyer's case would be dismissed.
• D) An order of specific performance
• E) An award of damages

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