Misrepresentation
(definition)

5 questions to be answered

Term or representation?

False statement?

Statement of fact?

Beliefs and opinions
(Statement of fact?)

Statement of future conduct or intention
(Statement of fact?)

Abstract statements of law
(Statement of fact?)

Material reliance?

Type of misrepresentation?

Fraudulent misrepresentation

Negligent misrepresentation

Negligent misrepresentation
(Common Law)

Negligent misrepresentation
(s 2(1) Misrepresentation Act 1967)

Innocent misrepresentation

Bars to rescission

Contributory negligence