Question

Sue wanted to purchase a car. She went to "Honest Bob's" used car sales. She was interested in a classic 1956 Jaguar XK 140 Roadster. Bob told her "this is a great car—it runs like a dream, it is a sweet ride." Bob's statements are legally considered to be:

Answer 1

Question Options:

A. opinion statements.

B. material representations.

C. innocent misrepresentations.

D. fraudulent, if they are false.

Answer: Legally, Bob's statement are OPINION STATEMENTS.

Explanation: An opinion statement can be defined as a subjective belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed about a topic, issue, person or thing. Example of opinion is that Barcelona is the best football team in the world. Another example of opinion is that capitalist system is better than socialist system.

Bob saying "this is a great car—it runs like a dream, it is a sweet ride." is an opinion because they are his own personal beliefs.