intro to law

Bannerman v white 1861

If untrue statement of fact induces person into contract then it’s misrepresentation

R v Barnard 1837

You can misrepresent by conduct even if you stay silent

Fletcher v krell 1873

No legal obligation to disclose material fact known to them to other party

Dimmock v Hallett 1866

Statement of fact does not include exaggerated advertising or vague boasts

Smith v land and house property corp 1884

Statement must not contradict other facts known by party giving opinion

Bidder v wilkenson 1927

If untrue statement is uninformed opinion not untrue statement of fact

Dimmock v Hallet 1866

Can misrepresent by giving half truths

Long v Lloyd 1958

innocent party affirms contract by indicating they want to continue and not rescind

Leaf v international galleries 1950

rescission may not be possible if sufficient time has passed

Redgrave v Hurd 1881

if misrepresentation is not discovered because opportunity to check was denied statement is relied upon

Car and universal v Caldwell 1964

you can not rescind if impossible to do so

William sindal plc v Cambridgeshire cc 1964

If innocent misrepresentation contract is still voidable