material representation

A representation to which a reasonable person would attach importance in deciding his or her course of action in a transaction.

• Material representation is a necessary element of an action for fraud. [Cases: Contracts 94(2); Fraud 18. C.J.S. Contracts §§ 156, 166.]

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