BCL – L1 – SA – Q44 – Contract Law

A promise made without the intention of performing it amounts to –

A.   Innocent misrepresentation

B.   Fraud

C.   Negligent misrepresentation

D.   Wrongful misrepresentation

B

Explanation:

A promise made without the intention of performing it constitutes fraud, as it involves a deliberate false statement or promise made to deceive the other party into entering the contract. Fraud allows the aggrieved party to rescind the contract and claim damages. Option A (innocent misrepresentation) is incorrect, as it lacks intent to deceive. Option C (negligent misrepresentation) involves careless statements, not intentional deceit. Option D (wrongful misrepresentation) is not a standard legal term. The answer “B” aligns with the legal definition of fraud in contract law.