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"The Law in relation to misrepresentation drives a 'coach and four' through the hallowed principle of caveat emptor." Discuss
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Nicola Margiotta Seminar Group 8 Dr Adel "The Law in relation to misrepresentation drives a 'coach and four' through the hallowed principle of caveat emptor." Discuss The concept of "caveat emptor," or simply put "buyer beware," has traditionally been used as the general warning to consumers as a prerequisite when entering into contracts. This principle encourages the consumer to analyse terms and conditions carefully and to ensure that merchandise purchased is of a suitable quality. However, the law relating to misrepresentation has encouraged this principle to be set aside. A misrepresentation occurs when a false statement of fact is made, that is not a term of the contract, before or at the time the making of the contract induces the other party to enter into contract. The representation must be made in the form of a statement, this can have been made orally or implied through conduct. This was established in Gordon v...
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