Asked by Luisa Zarzosa on Jul 22, 2024

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Alvin induces Beth to enter into a contract for the purchase of a Chef's Burger restaurant. Alvin knowingly misrepresents a number of material features about the restaurant and the business. When Beth discovers the truth, she can rescind the contract on the basis of

A) fraudulent misrepresentation.
B) undue influence.
C) mistake.
D) none of the choices.

Fraudulent Misrepresentation

Deception used to induce someone into a contract, involving false statements that the speaker knows to be untrue.

  • Master the concept and legal ramifications of misrepresentation in contract law.
  • Familiarize yourself with the legal concepts and necessities for proving fraud and fraudulent misrepresentation.
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Marcelina Jimenez-SmithJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Beth can rescind the contract on the basis of fraudulent misrepresentation because Alvin knowingly misrepresented material features about the restaurant and the business, which influenced Beth's decision to enter into the contract.