For a misrepresentation to be actionable as fraud in the inducement, it must be a misrepresentation of opinion.

Misrepresentation

The act of providing false or misleading information, intentionally or unintentionally, during a transaction or contractual agreement.

Fraud in the Inducement

A deception used to convince another party to agree to a transaction or contract, impacting the victim's decision-making process.

Opinion

A statement or write-up that expresses a belief, judgment, or way of thinking about something, not necessarily based on proven facts.