Asked by Abdullah Ghzzai Ghazi Albeladi on Jul 26, 2024
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The tort of deceit involves
A) a negligent misstatement by a professional.
B) use of the criminal justice to improperly attack a competitor.
C) the fraudulent and intentional misleading of another person, causing damage.
D) the intentional misappropriation of the property of another.
E) misleading the public as to the origin of a particular good.
Deceit
The act of intentionally misleading or deceiving someone to gain an advantage or cause loss to another.
Misappropriation
The unauthorized use of another's funds or property, often related to intellectual property.
- Distinguish among varieties of torts, including conversion, defamation, deceit, nuisance, and negligence.
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Priya MedurJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The tort of deceit specifically involves the fraudulent and intentional misleading of another person, which causes damage. This definition aligns with choice C, as it encapsulates the essence of deceit in the legal context, focusing on the intentional aspect of misleading someone and the resultant harm.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish among varieties of torts, including conversion, defamation, deceit, nuisance, and negligence.