Types of Misrepresentations

Fraudulent

*Made knowing that it was false.
*Without belief in its truth.
*Recklessly careless whether true or false.
*Dishonestly must be proved.

Negligent

*Injured party must prove defendant damde an actionable misrepresentation.
*The misrepresentation will be negligent unless the defendant can prove:
@He did believe misrepresentation was true.
@With reasonable grounds for such believe.
*Misrepresentation Act 1967 s.2(1)

Wholly Innocent

*Injured party must prove defendant made an actionable misrepresentation.
*The misrepresentation will be wholly innocent if the defendant can prove:
@He did believe misrepresentation was true
@With reasonable grounds for such a belief.
*Misrepresentation Act 1967 s.2(1)

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