Asked by Taylor Whitworth on Jun 12, 2024
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Courts find negligent misrepresentation only when the party making the false statement ________.
A) should have known he or she was committing negligence
B) should have known the truth using the skills and competence required of a regular person
C) verified the truth and negligently continued with the false statement
D) should have known the truth
E) should have known the truth using the skills and competence required of a person in his position or profession
Negligent Misrepresentation
A false statement made by one party to another, where there was no intention to deceive but due to carelessness, leading to damages or losses.
Skills
The ability to perform tasks or duties effectively based on knowledge, experience, and competence.
Competence
The ability of an individual to perform a job or task correctly, or in legal terms, the capacity to stand trial or make legally binding decisions.
- Discern and comprehend the differences between the ideas of mistakes and deceit in the context of contract law.
Verified Answer
MR
Mustafa RushdiJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Negligent misrepresentation occurs when an individual makes a false statement without exercising the due care or competence expected from someone in their professional or positional capacity, leading to harm or loss when another party relies on the accuracy of the statement.
Learning Objectives
- Discern and comprehend the differences between the ideas of mistakes and deceit in the context of contract law.