Misrepresentation & Negligent Misstatement

Introduction

In contractual negotiations and other dealings a huge number of statements can be made.

Exaggerations (even lies), mistaken beliefs, promises, opinions as well as statements made recklessly and without care might result in an aggrieved client seeking redress.

The law relating to representations can appear to be a complex web of common law, equity and statute. Cases can be framed in a number of ways with each type of claim giving rise to different factors and outcomes and it is vital to appreciate the differences.

This webinar will benefit those litigators new to the subject as well as providing a refresher for those with some existing knowledge.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Innocent and negligent misrepresentation - what is the difference?
• The parallel cause of action in misstatement (the tortious equivalent)
• Fraudulent misrepresentation
• Rescission, partial rescission or damages in lieu - how much in practice?
• The entire agreement clause
• The application of UCTA after First Tower Trustees Ltd v CDS (Superstores International) Limited
• Director’s personal liability for misrepresentation
• Misrepresentation pursuant to the Fraud Act 2006 and private prosecutions

This webinar was recorded on 6th August 2024

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