Section 18 Contract Act Explained: Misrepresentation defined | Nyaya

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What does Section 18 of Contract Act say?

Section 18 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, defines misrepresentation. It states: "Misrepresentation means and includes— (1) the positive assertion, in a manner not warranted by the information of the person making it, of that which is not true, though he believes it to be true; (2) any breach of duty which, without an intention to deceive, gains an advantage to the person committing it, or anyone claiming under him by misleading another to his prejudice, or to his prejudice and that of anyone claiming under him." Misrepresentation can lead to a contract being voidable.

Indian StandardSection 18, Indian Contract Act, 1872

Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Contract Act, 1872, § 18 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 18 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

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What is Section 18 of Contract Act?

Section 18 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Contract Act) defines and regulates "Misrepresentation defined". The section states: Section 18 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, defines misrepresentation. It states: "Misrepresentation means and includes— (1) the positive assertion, in a manner not warranted by t...

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