- 1 Marks
BCL – L1 – SA – Q30 – Contract Law
Question
Robert makes the following statement while negotiating the sale of his car, “This is the sharpest car on the market.” His statement may support a claim for:
A misrepresentation.
B fraud.
C fraud and misrepresentation.
D none of the above.
Answer
D
Explanation:
The statement “This is the sharpest car on the market” is considered puffery, an exaggerated or subjective opinion that is not a verifiable fact. In contract law, misrepresentation and fraud require a false statement of material fact. Puffery does not meet this criterion, as it is not intended to be taken literally or relied upon. Therefore, Robert’s statement cannot support a claim for misrepresentation or fraud. Option D is correct. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because the statement lacks the factual basis required for these claims.
- Tags: Contract Law, Fraud, Misrepresentation, Puffery
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Contract Law
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