- 1 Marks
BCL – L1 – SA – Q44 – Contract Law
Question
A promise made without the intention of performing it amounts to –
A. Innocent misrepresentation
B. Fraud
C. Negligent misrepresentation
D. Wrongful misrepresentation
Answer
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.
- Tags: Contract Validity, Fraud, Misrepresentation
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Contract Law
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