Misrepresentation—tough questions for assessing a misrepresentation claim—checklist


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Misrepresentation—tough questions for assessing a misrepresentation claim—checklist


Published by a ÀÏ˾»úÎçÒ¹¸£Àû Dispute Resolution expert

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This Checklist considers the questions to discuss with a prospective claimant bringing a claim for misrepresentation. For guidance on what a claim for misrepresentation is and the key elements required to establish such a claim, see Practice Notes:

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    Misrepresentation—what it is and similar claims

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    Misrepresentation—what statements will establish a claim?

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    Misrepresentation—what is inducement?

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    Misrepresentation—falsity (fraudulent, innocent or negligent misrepresentation)

Assessing the merits of a claim for misrepresentation involves a detailed analysis of the facts, investigating the pre-contract negotiations and discussions that may have taken place many years before.

There is a risk that the claimant’s view now of what was said

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