To establish a cause of action based on fraud in the inducement,one of the elements the plaintiff must generally prove is that:

A) it is impossible for the plaintiff to fulfill the terms of the contract.
B) the contract is unconscionable.
C) the defendant made a false representation of a material fact.
D) there has been a mutual mistake of a material fact by the plaintiff and defendant.

Fraud in the Inducement

A legal term referring to a deceptive act used to convince someone to enter into a contract, which significantly impacts the victim's decision to agree.

False Representation

The act of providing untrue, misleading, or deceptive information with the intent to defraud others.

Material Fact

A fact that is significant or essential to the issue or matter at hand, which could influence a decision.