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What type of damages may be awarded in cases of fraudulent misrepresentation?
What type of damages may be awarded in cases of fraudulent misrepresentation?
- Nominal damages only
- Compensatory damages only
- Aggravated damages only
- Exemplary damages only (correct)
In the Tort of Deceit, what is the aim of the damages awarded to the Claimant?
In the Tort of Deceit, what is the aim of the damages awarded to the Claimant?
- To benefit the legal system
- To punish the defendant
- To compensate for the loss suffered (correct)
- To deter fraudulent behavior in society
According to 'The Wagon Mound (No. 1)', in fraudulent misrepresentation cases, who is liable for losses that are a reasonable foreseeable consequence of the misrepresentation?
According to 'The Wagon Mound (No. 1)', in fraudulent misrepresentation cases, who is liable for losses that are a reasonable foreseeable consequence of the misrepresentation?
- The court decides liability
- The Claimant only
- The defendant only (correct)
- Both the Claimant and the defendant
In cases of contributory negligence in fraudulent misrepresentation, how can damages be affected?
In cases of contributory negligence in fraudulent misrepresentation, how can damages be affected?
What is the general rule regarding the claim for loss of profits on a contract?
What is the general rule regarding the claim for loss of profits on a contract?
What legislation addresses contributory negligence in certain situations?
What legislation addresses contributory negligence in certain situations?
Under what circumstances may some damages for loss of profits be recovered despite the general principle?
Under what circumstances may some damages for loss of profits be recovered despite the general principle?
What is the general principle regarding the claimant's ability to claim loss of profits on a contract in cases of fraudulent misrepresentation?
What is the general principle regarding the claimant's ability to claim loss of profits on a contract in cases of fraudulent misrepresentation?
What type of damages may be awarded in cases of fraudulent misrepresentation?
What type of damages may be awarded in cases of fraudulent misrepresentation?
How can damages be affected in cases of contributory negligence in fraudulent misrepresentation?
How can damages be affected in cases of contributory negligence in fraudulent misrepresentation?
What is the aim of the damages awarded to the claimant in the Tort of Deceit?
What is the aim of the damages awarded to the claimant in the Tort of Deceit?
According to 'The Wagon Mound (No. 1)', who is liable for losses that are a reasonable foreseeable consequence of the fraudulent misrepresentation?
According to 'The Wagon Mound (No. 1)', who is liable for losses that are a reasonable foreseeable consequence of the fraudulent misrepresentation?
What legislation addresses contributory negligence in certain situations involving fraudulent misrepresentation?
What legislation addresses contributory negligence in certain situations involving fraudulent misrepresentation?
Under what circumstances may some damages for loss of profits be recovered despite the general principle?
Under what circumstances may some damages for loss of profits be recovered despite the general principle?
What is the relationship between contributory negligence and fraudulent misrepresentation according to the text?
What is the relationship between contributory negligence and fraudulent misrepresentation according to the text?
What type of damages, in addition to compensatory damages, may be awarded in cases of fraudulent misrepresentation?
What type of damages, in addition to compensatory damages, may be awarded in cases of fraudulent misrepresentation?
In the context of the Tort of Deceit, what is the general rule regarding the claimant's ability to claim loss of profits on a contract?
In the context of the Tort of Deceit, what is the general rule regarding the claimant's ability to claim loss of profits on a contract?
