Question

Obie accuses Portia, a broker with QT Financial Services, of fraudulently inducing him to invest in Risky Development Company, whose stock price declines in value. The reliance that gives rise to liability for fraud requires​

Answer 1

Options:

A. Subjective statement

B. Misrepresentation of a fact knowing that it is false.

C. Puffery

D. Seller's talk

Answer:B. Misrepresentation of a fact knowing that it is false.

Explanation:The misrepresentation of fact is a term used most often in the legal system to describe one of the steps or attitudes of people who are fraudulently inclined and want to go into contracts.

Misrepresentation of fact is an untrue statement or dishonest acts aimed at fraudulently inducing one or more persons to commit to a contract,this type of activity is abnormal and common to people who want to steal.