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What does Fraudulent misrepresentation mean? Fraudulent misrepresentation describes a false statement made to persuade someone to enter a contract, knowing it is false or without honestly believing it to be true, and intended to induce reliance. It covers deliberate lies and reckless representations, by words or conduct, that actually induce the other party to contract. Across England & Wales and Northern Ireland, the test is set by case law (notably Derry v Peek). The Misrepresentation Act 1967 operates alongside, but fraud remains a common-law tort (deceit). In Scotland, it is addressed as the delict of fraud. In Ireland, it is likewise a common-law deceit...

Civil fraud—substantive and procedural case law in England and Wales (Dec 2019–Dec 2023) [Archived]

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ARCHIVED: This archived Practice Note sets out illustrative and key decisions in civil fraud claims from December 2019 to December 2023.

This archived Practice Note collates illustrative and key decisions in civil fraud from December 2019 to December 2023. For developments and examples from 1 January 2024 onwards, see Practice Note: Civil fraud—key and illustrative decisions (2024).

Civil fraud disputes often raise a wide range of complex legal questions. While every claim must be assessed on its own facts and legal framework, it is valuable to see how fundamental principles have been applied within their factual settings.

Accordingly, this Practice Note highlights a selection of especially illustrative civil fraud decisions. The compilation covers judgments from 13 December 2019 onwards, with earlier important authorities provided elsewhere in the guidance.

The list is selective rather than comprehensive: we include only those cases that produce noteworthy points of illustration. Each decision includes a direct link to the judgment and, where available, to our News Analysis discussing that judgment.

For further guidance on pursuing or defending civil fraud claims, see: Civil fraud—overview. For guidance on the types of...

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