Misrepresentation, Mistake and Non-Disclosure, 6th Edition

Misrepresentation, Mistake and Non-Disclosure, 6th Edition

The theories of deception, error, and nondisclosure as they relate to the legality of contracts are explained in length in this book. It examines the effects of each, paying close attention to the various solutions for each party.

MAIN FEATURES of Misrepresentation, Mistake and Non-Disclosure, 6th Edition

• gives thorough instructions on how to handle concerns involving misrepresentation, error, and non-disclosure, whether at the contract's writing stage or when settling disagreements over it.
• Focuses on the specific flaws in the contract's formulation caused by misrepresentation, error, and non-disclosure in separate areas, and provides workable fixes.
• explains the typical components needed to prove misrepresentation, such as the factual statement, the representor's frame of mind, reliance, and causation, as well as liability exclusion and limitation as well as practise and procedure.
• explains the possible remedies for misrepresentation and the conditions for each one, including contract cancellation, tort liability (for dishonesty and negligence), statutory liability, and contract breach.
• discusses the various errors that might compromise a contract's legality as well as the relevant remedies.
• explains the (rare) situations in which a party has a duty of disclosure during contract negotiations and the sanctions for breaking that duty.