Misrepresentation- That induces the other party into the contract Flashcards
Next we must consider…
…whether the statemement has incuded the other party to enter the contract.
What is meant by something that induces the other party into the contract?
-lead them to making decision (critical part)
Which case outlined that the C must have relied upon the statement made rather than their own judgement/ information they have obtained from elsewhere?
Attwood V Small
Attwood V Small
-C relied upon statement- not own judgement/info they have relied on from elsewhere.
Which case outlined that an untrue statement is enough to amount to a misrepresentation, it does not matter if reasonable steps were taken or not?
Redgrave V Hurd
Redgrave V Hurd
-an untrue statement is enough to be a misrepresentation.
-it does not matter if V could have found out the truth with simple steps.
Which case outlined that if there is reliance on a statement, it does not matter if it is reasonable to rely on the statement?
Museprime properties V Adhill
Museprime properties V Adhill
-if there is reliance on a statement, it does not matter if it is reasonable to rely upon that statement.