BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS LAW

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Contracts entered into as a result of misrepresentation or fraud are voidable by
A
the injured party
B
the UCC
C
both a and b
D
nonce of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A misrepresentation is a false statement of a material fact made by one party which affects the other party’s decision in agreeing to a contract. If the misrepresentation is discovered, the contract can be declared void. Depending on the situation, the adversely impacted party may seek damages.

Detailed explanation-2: -A misrepresentation in contract law is a statement of fact that is not true and that persuades someone to enter into a contract. The contract does not have to be in writing, it can be a verbal agreement. The untrue statement can be made by an agent or employee on the part of their principal or employer.

Detailed explanation-3: -Under what circumstances will an innocent misrepresentation by a party cause a contract to be voidable?-Courts generally hold that if it was reasonable for the misled party to have relied on the innocent misrepresentation, the contract is voidable.

Detailed explanation-4: -DOLO CAUSANTE; Fraud used by one of the parties to a contract in SECURING THE CONSENT of the other party. It VITIATES CONSENT and is ground for annulment of the contract by the innocent party. It renders the contracts VOIDABLE.

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