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<p class="banner-heading-text-two-line"><span>Misrepresentation by a Positive Assertion</span><br><span class="banner-sub-heading">Module I: Contract Law Essentials—Misrepresentation</span></p>
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<p><span class="padded-dropcap">T</span>he following video covers the concept of misrepresentation, distinguishing it from fraud. It explains that while fraud involves intentional deception or reckless disregard for the truth, misrepresentation can occur when a false statement is made without intent to deceive, often due to negligence or a lack of knowledge. Using the example of<em> Oceanic Steam Navigation Co. </em>v.<em> Soonderdas Dharmasey</em>, the video illustrates how a mistaken but not intentionally deceptive statement about the ship’s capacity led to the contract being voidable due to negligent misrepresentation.</p>
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