The leading authorities to know, and how the doctrine developed over time. A pre-contractual statement of fact (or, exceptionally, opinion or intention) made by one party that induces the other to enter the contract and turns out to be untrue may give rise to rescission and damages, measured by reference to whether the misrepresentation was fraudulent, negligent, or innocent.
An opinion can amount to a representation of fact where the speaker is in a better position to know the true position.
A statement of present intention can be a misrepresentation, the state of a person's mind is itself a fact.
Defined fraudulent misrepresentation, knowledge of falsity, recklessness, or absence of belief in truth.
Damages under s2(1) Misrepresentation Act 1967 are assessed on the tort-of-deceit measure, wide reach for negligent misrepresentation claims.