Misrepresentation

1. Contract.

A materially untrue statement made by one party to a contract to the other party which induces that other party to enter into the contract.

2. Law.

More generally, false statements or other behaviour designed to create a false impression.

See also

• Contract
• False accounting
• Fraud
• Fraudulent misrepresentation
• Innocent misrepresentation
• Law
• Material
• Misstatement
• Negligent misrepresentation
• Representation