Asked by Chrissy Sarran on Jul 16, 2024

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Gloria makes a representation about a car on the showroom floor but actually has no knowledge as to whether her claim is false or not. Gloria does not have ________.

A) scienter
B) purpose
C) preformed thoughts
D) premeditation
E) common sense

Scienter

A legal term that refers to the knowledge of wrongdoing or false representation, implying a degree of intent in fraudulent acts.

  • Comprehend the principle of fraudulent misrepresentation along with its prerequisites, such as intent and scienter.
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Israa HafiqahJul 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Scienter refers to knowledge of the wrongfulness of an act or the intent to commit a fraud. Since Gloria makes a claim without knowing whether it is false, she lacks scienter, as she does not have knowledge of the falsehood of her claim.