Bulbman, 108 Nev. at 111, 825 P.2d at 592. The tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress has four elements: (1) the defendant must act intentionally or recklessly; (2) the defendant's conduct must be extreme and outrageous; and (3) the conduct must be the cause (4) of severe emotional distress. Id. Fraudulent misrepresentations are the most serious type of misrepresentations. Foster v. Dingwall, P.3d , 2010 WL 679069, at *8 (Nev. Feb. 25, 2010) (en banc); Jordan v. State ex rel. Fraud in Missouri is broadly bifurcated into two categories: intentional misrepresentation and negligent misrepresentation. Safety, 121 Nev. 44, 75, 110 P.3d 30, 51 (2005); seealsoTahoe Village Homeowners v. Douglas Co., 106 Nev. 660, 663, 799 P.2d 556, 558 (1990) (upholding the dismissal of an intentional tort complaint that failed to allege intent). See also Northern Nev. Abstract. The typical remedies for negligent misrepresentations are rescinding a contract and awarding damages to the plaintiff. Hundreds ofDrafting Clearer Contractspresentations around the world. For example, if a person is selling a car and knows there is a problem with the transmission, yet advertises it in perfect mechanical condition, they have committed fraudulent misrepresentation. The representation must be a factual claim. In English law, an Actionable Misrepresentation is a false statement of fact made during pre-contractual negations made by one party which induces the other party to enter into a contract. Misrepresentation can be both a civil wrong (a tort) or a criminal wrong. "We have previously held that a plaintiff who makes an independent investigation will be charged with knowledge of facts which reasonable diligence would have disclosed. With respect to the false representation element, the suppression or omission " of a material fact which a party is bound in good faith to disclose is equivalent to a false representation, since it constitutes an indirect representation that such fact does not exist. Collins v. Burns, 103 Nev. 394, 397, 741 P.2d 819, 821 (1987). The elements of negligent misrepresentation are: 1. a material representation, 2. made where the speaker should have known of its falsity, 3, with intent to induce another to act, and 4. there was justifiable reliance on the representation, and 5. the injury/damages resulted from reliance on the representation. A Defendant's False Representation. The other day a law-firm partner who specializes in M&A called me to discuss the terms fraud and intentional misrepresentation. Otherwise, a contracting party has a right to rely on an express statement of existing fact, the truth of which is known to the party making the representation and unknown to the other party. There is a duty to disclose where the defendant alone has knowledge of material facts not accessible ot the plaintiff. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. In particular, the statement must have persuaded the plaintiff to have entered into a contract. The elements of misrepresentation are the individual component arguments that must be proved in order to win a misrepresentation case under the tort of deceit. Would this be actionable later when discovered? Rocker v. KMPG LLP, 122 Nev. 1185, 148 P.3d 703, (2006) (overruled on other grounds Buzz Stew, LLC v. City of N. Las Vegas, 181 P.3d 670 (Nev.2008)). Strict construction presumes nothing that is not expressed. Robinson v. Hooker, 323 S.W.3d 418, 423 (Mo. Finally, because respondent did not do anything unlawful, . Fraudulent misrepresentation is frequently raised . Consciousness of the Falsehood: the fraudulent party has to be conscious of the lie being told partially or completely. In actions involving fraud, the circumstances of the fraud are required by NRCP 9(b) to be stated with particularity. Further, if the defendant has a fiduciary responsibility to the plaintiff or has additional access or knowledge of material facts, then the defendant is liable for not disclosing those material facts. All Content is Copyright Clear Counsel Law Group and Jared Richards. Importantly, all misrepresentation claims should address the elements below. 271 0 obj <>stream Second, fraud is a breach of a negative duty to avoid intentional- . Roloff, 102 Nev. 206, 21213, 719 P.2d 799, 803 (1986). [25] Thereafter, the plaintiff can move to amend his complaint to plead allegations of fraud with particularity in compliance with NRCP 9(b). The trial courts determination of a question of fact will not be disturbed unless clearly erroneous or not based on substantial evidence. 2. From an English law perspective, my understanding is that misrepresentation can be (a) innocent, (b) negligent, or (c) fraudulent. endstream endobj 241 0 obj <>/Metadata 23 0 R/Pages 238 0 R/StructTreeRoot 33 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 242 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 238 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 243 0 obj <>stream There are three types of misrepresentationinnocent, negligent, and fraudulent. For purposes of intentional or fraudulent misrepresentation, statements must be made by the defendant when: he or she knew the statement was falseat the time the statement was made in order to convince another person to rely on the false statement.3 The misrepresentationmust be made: willfully, purposely, and with intent to deceive. Dont be surprised if what you find is rather messy. Silence or concealment of facts can amount to misrepresentation and serve as a substitute for a fraudulent misrepresentation if the silent party has a duty to speak. There is only a duty to investigate where there are red flags--where the hidden information is patent and obvious, and when the buyer and seller have equal opportunities of knowledge. 2010). Blanchard v. Blanchard, 108 Nev. 908, 912, 839 P.2d 1320, 1323 (1992). 1908, Reasonable Reliance. (Molko v. Holy Spirit Assn. 5 Wright and Miller, Federal Practice and Procedure s 1297 at p. 403 (1969). "Further, [w]here an essential element of a claim for relief is absent, the facts, disputed or otherwise, as to other elements are rendered immaterial and summary judgment is proper. Bulbman, 108 Nev. at 111, 825 P.2d at 592." Losses are interpreted broadly, however, so even losses due to the opportunity cost of losing access to money or losing time may satisfy the loss requirement in some courts of law. at 18-49.) Due to the same dynamic, you can expect the courts and legislatures in different jurisdictions to attribute slightly different meanings to the same term of art. The Choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Murray v. Crank, 945 S.W. I seem to recall that many jurisdictions have a reliance component to a fraud claim (apart from having to prove causation, which usually requires reliance). 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Please contact David Adelstein at [emailprotected] or (954) 361-4720 if you have questions or would like more information regarding this article. Co., 15 Cal.2d 42, 98 P.2d 497, 508 (1940). Lamko, Inc, the Ohio Supreme Court defined fraudand by extension, fraudulent misrepresentationby outlining its six elements: Person/Entity A makes a representation of a fact; The representation is material to the transaction at hand; The representation is false, and one of the following situations applies: Co. v. Rogers, 96 Nev. 576, 580 n.1, 613 P.2d 1025, 1027 n.1 (1980) Lubbe v. Barba, 91 Nev. 596, 540 P.2d 115 (1975). Collins, 103 Nev. at 399, 741 P.2d at 822 (determining that an award of damages for intentional misrepresentation based on losses suffered solely due to a recession was inappropriate). Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. 1997): The elements of intentional misrepresentation, or actual fraud, are: "(1) misrepresentation (false representation, concealment, or nondisclosure); (2) knowledge of falsity (scienter); (3) intent to defraud (i.e., to induce reliance); (4) justifiable reliance; and (5) resulting damage. That much is confirmed by Restatement (Second) of Torts 526, which states that misrepresentation is fraudulent if the maker (a) knows or believes that the matter is not as he represents it to be, (b) does not have the confidence in the accuracy of his representation that he states or implies, or (c) knows that he does not have the basis for his representation that he states or implies.. Statutory Construction What does the Statute Mean? Must be about a material fact; usually done through deceptive or misleading statements or pictures, but can also arise through active concealment of a material fact . * * * Ordinarily, a naked statement of opinion is not a representation on which a buyer is legally entitled to rely, unless, perhaps, in some special cases where peculiar confidence or trust is created between the parties. While fraud-type claims are perhaps commonly pled, pleading a fraud-type claim and proving a fraud-type claim are two different things. (California, United States of America), Can a landowner or occupier be held liable for misrepresentation or intentional misrepresentation of a hazard to a firefighter? (5) the plaintiff was damaged as a result of his reliance. Bulbman, Inc. v. Nev. Bell, 108 Nev. 105, 112, 825 P.2d 588, 592 (1992). Nelson v. Heer, 123 Nev. 217, 163 P.3d 420 (Nev. 2007) (quoting Midwest Supply, Inc. v. Waters, 89 Nev. 210, 212-13, 510 P.2d 876, 878 (1973). General. The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Another breakdown in contract law divides mistakes into four traditional categories: unilateral mistake, mutual mistake, mistranscription, and misunderstanding. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. The following excerpt is from Hornbrook Cmty. to have been injured as the result of a fraud perpetrated on a third party, the circumstances surrounding the transaction are peculiarly within the defendant's knowledge. If the plaintiff made independent investigations and discovered facts that he is now claiming the defendant disclosed, he cannot be said to have justifiably relied on any of the defendants statements. If a party knowingly misrepresents material facts to induce the other party to enter into a contract under false pretenses, it may be . There are three types of misrepresentationsinnocent misrepresentation, negligent misrepresentation, and fraudulent misrepresentationall of which have varying remedies. Jones Const. Pacific Maxon, Inc. v. Wilson, 96 Nev. 867, 870, 619 P.2d 816, 818 (1980). 225 S Meramec Ave Suite 325 Clayton, MO 63105. "Intent must be specifically alleged." Jordan v. State ex rel. If, however, the defendant simply had no reasonable grounds for holding the misrepresentation to be true, then the representation satisfies the elements of a negligent misrepresentation. When misrepresentation occurs, this is typically what is claimed. Frankfurt v. Wilson, 353 S.W.2d 490 (Tex.Civ.App.1961); Burke v. King, 176 Okl. This is an interesting question, which prompted a bit of research. The circumstances that must be detailed include averments to the time, the place, the identity of the parties involved, and the nature of the fraud or mistake." hmO0}DBBI$PMQ6w6 i d%gr9B+HDX2!K) 'qs#pitv`kCL`Fy)2DrzJ'j]%u9gF-oyYi:-'lJXqfWlqUd/]lYbF/(DJzzKk O0{9U\++X)4M DMJE*u69roE9.7yVTzU/t1^dA%9vCN^rs You can follow David Adelstein on Twitter @DavidAdelstein1. 2400 WIS JI-CIVIL 2400 . Intentional misrepresentation consists of: (1) a representation; (2) its falsity; (3) its materiality; (4) the speakers knowledge of its falsity or his/her ignorance of the truth; (5) the speakers intent that his/her representation should be acted on by the hearer in the manner reasonable contemplated; (6) the hearers ignorance of the falsity of the representation; (7) the hearers reliance on the representation being true; (8) the hearers right to rely thereon; and (9) the hearers proximately caused injury. For example, the statement "you'll love this car" is not a statement of fact and accordingly, would not constitute a representation. %PDF-1.5 % Thus a false representation as to a mere matter of opinion * * * does not avoid the contract. Brown v. Kellar, 97 Nev. 582, 583-84, 636 P.2d 874, 874 (Nev. 1981). (Doc. A claim for fraudulent misrepresentation requires the association to prove the following four elements: 1) the defendants committed a false statement of a material fact (a misrepresentation); 2) the defendants knew the representation was false; 3) the defendants intended that the misrepresentation would induce the . Furthermore, in his deposition, Gerald Roth, Jr., testified that he did not believe Nevada Bell had intentionally lied to him about its Centrex system. In particular, every person is expected to be knowledgeable about the law. at 211, 719 P.2d at 803 (citingFreeman v. Soukup, 70 Nev. 198, 265 P.2d 207 (1953)). Jones Const. 1987). But thats a birds-eye view of the relationship between these terms. The ground of this rule is, probably, the impracticability of attempting to discover by means of the rules of law the real opinion of the party making the representation, and also because a mere expression of opinion does not alter facts, though it may bias the judgment. (California, United States of America), Does a jury need to be told that the element of offense is not a given, not a required element, and that the omission of that element is a harmless error? Nelson v. Heer, 123 Nev. 26, 426, 163 P.3d 420 (2007). 1971)) (emphasis added).". hbbd``b`:$k@D $Va$@,U!$^3012Y$3 ` v . "Nevada Bells representations to Bulbman about the cost of Centrex and the installation time are estimates and opinions based on past experience with the system. The intention of the promisor not to perform an enforceable or unenforceable agreement cannot be established solely by proof of its nonperformance, nor does his failure to perform the agreement throw upon him the burden of showing that his nonperformance was due to reasons which operated after the agreement was entered into. Importantly, all misrepresentation claims should address the elements below. "It is only when independent facts constituting fraud are first proven that parol evidence is admissible. 705, 716, in which to express our conviction: It is reasoning in a circle, to argue that fraud is made out, when it is shown by oral testimony that the obligee contemporaneously with the execution of a bond promised not to enforce it. Nanopierce Techs., Inc. v. Depository Trust & Clearing Corp., 123 Nev. 362, 168 P.3d 73, 82 (2007). The federal district court found that the plaintiffs' allegations did not meet the strict requirement of FRCP 9(b), but it also found that "[w]here a plaintiff is claiming . For a misrepresentation to be actionable, it has to fulfil three requirements: - there must be an untrue statement; - it must be a statement of fact, not mere opinion; - and it must have induced the innocent party to enter the contract. If the defendant either knew that the representation was false or recklessly made a representation without knowing the truth, then the representation satisfies the elements of a fraudulent misrepresentation. "In order to establish justifiable reliance, the plaintiff is required to show the following:The false representation must have played a material and substantial part in leading the plaintiff to adopt his particular course; and when he was unaware of it at the time that he acted, or it is clear that he was not in any way influenced by it, and would have done the same thing without it for other reasons, his loss is not attributed to the defendant.Lubbe v. Barba, 91 Nev. 596, 600, 540 P.2d 115, 118 (1975) (quoting Prosser, Law of Torts, 714 (4th ed. Moreover,there are quite a bit nuances in the law. We find apt language in Towner v. Lucas Exr, 54 Va. (13 Grat.) And this can only be established by legitimate testimony. See e.g., Coy v. Starling, 53 Or.App. The misrepresentation can occur through many ways, including written words, spoken words, gestures or body motions (such as a nod), or through silence or inaction. For example, false statements of the law do not satisfy the elements of a misrepresentation. 1.2 ELEMENTS OF FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION Whether it is called common law fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, or intentional misrepresentation, the ele-ments of the claim are the same. (See Civ. Want High Quality, Transparent, and Affordable Legal Services? THIS SITE HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED IN SEVERAL YEARS. Co. v. Lehrer McGovern Bovis, Inc., 120 Nev. 277, 29091, 89 P.3d 1009, 1018 (2004) Chen v. Nev. State Gaming Control Bd.,116 Nev. 282, 284, 994 P.2d 1151, 1152 (2000) Albert H. Wohlers & Co. v. Bartgis, 114 Nev. 1249, 1260, 969 P.2d 949, 957 (1998) Barmettler v. Reno Air, Inc., 114 Nev. 441, 956 P.2d 1382 (1998); Blanchard v. Blanchard, 108 Nev. 908, 911, 839 P.2d 1320, 1322 (1992) Bulbman, Inc. v. Nevada Bell, 108 Nev. 105, 11011, 825 P.2d 588, 592 (1992) Collins v. Burns, 103 Nev. 394, 397, 741 P.2d 819, 821 (1987) Epperson v. Roloff, 102 Nev. 206, 211, 719 P.2d 799, 802 (1986) Hartford Acc. Tallman v. First Natl Bank of Nev., 66 Nev. 248, 259, 208 P.2d 302, 307 (1949). Share it with your network! Nota Construction v. KeyesAssociates, 45 Mass. (1988) 46 Cal.3d 1092, 1108, 252 Cal.Rptr. In an intrastate context, there are specific rules, like ademption or the pending action doctrine, which deal with how successive, similar lawsuits may be addressed. 107; 23 Am.Jur. NRCP 8(a) requires that a pleading contain only a short and plain statement showing that the pleader is entitled to relief. Intentional Misrepresentation. But where a statement is not made as a fact, but only as an opinion, the rule is quite different. ", J.A. (California, United States of America). These are factors which can cripple or invalidate the contract they are concerned with, such as misrepresentation, mistake, duress, undue influence, or illegality. The unit owners took control of the condominium association from the defendants. Nevertheless, an independent investigation will not preclude reliance where the falsity of the defendants statements is not apparent from the inspection, where the plaintiff is not competent to judge the facts without expert assistance, or where the defendant has superior knowledge about the matter in issue. The Representation is False and Directly Affects the Contract Agreement or Your Decision to Enter into It, 3. There may be situations in which a person reasonably believes that his false claims are true, such as when you sell an item that is not in working condition although you believed that it was working properly. All defendants moved for summary judgment or in the alternative summary adjudication, arguing, among other things, that plaintiffs could not prove the elements of the fraud claims. 33 at 27-28.) (1) The defendant made a false representation of a past or existing material fact susceptible of knowledge. Commn, 84 Nev. 91, 436 P.2d 422 (1968)." 1, page 79. Misrepresentation involves a single person giving false or inaccurate information to another person, coupled with the justified reliance by another person on such information and the harm that stems from it. 9(b) to be stated with particularity. What are the elements of intentional misrepresentation, or actual fraud? (California, United States of America), Is the intent of an aider and abettor to facilitate the commission of a specific intent crime necessarily the intent to achieve a future consequence? sue for damages to compensate for any loss. The lie or twisting of facts should have a strong, ulterior motive of tricking another party. Each element corresponds to a different aspect of a misrepresentation. An exception to the rule exists, however, where the defendant alone has knowledge of material facts which are not accessible to the plaintiff. See Clark Sanitation v. Sun Valley Disposal, 87 Nev. 338, 487 P.2d 337 (1971). Innovative scholarship. fraud elements of scienter and justifiable reliance from duty of care and con-tributory negligence. (4) the plaintiff justifiably relied on the representation, and In addition, silence does not typically meet the elements of a misrepresentation. Because intentional misrepresentation would seem equivalent to misrepresentation and deceit, intentional misrepresentation would seem to constitute fraud. Misrepresentation can occur in the creation of contracts and in many different industries. If element 5 is contested, give CACI No. In case the false statement was made without any knowledge of the same or with no bad intent, it qualifies for innocent misrepresentation. It can also apply to statutes. In numerous other cases, involving analogous facts, a jurys finding of a duty of disclosure has been upheld. Intentional misrepresentation: elements. However, this principle does not impose a duty to investigate absent any facts to alert the defrauded party his reliance is unreasonable. It does not provide any legal advice about any specific case or legal matter and shouldnot be considered a substitute for obtaining such legal advice. intentional misrepresentation consists of: (1) a representation; (2) its falsity; (3) its materiality; (4) the speaker's knowledge of its falsity or his/her ignorance of the truth; (5) the speaker's intent that his/her representation should be acted on by the hearer in the manner reasonable contemplated; (6) the hearer's ignorance of the falsity The trial court denied the defendants motion for a directed verdict and ultimately a jury verdict and final judgment was entered against the defendants. If this is the case, then the hurdle is to show that this treatment is incorrect. Elements of Nevada's Theories of Liability. There are three types of misrepresentation. This is the basis for the frequently announced rule that a charge of fraud normally may not be based upon representations of value. When youre dealing with doctrinal terms of art, it can be difficult to isolate simple, universally recognized meanings. "Chens skill in playing blackjack, rather than his misrepresentation of identity, was the proximate cause of his winnings. App. "An estimate is an opinion and an estimate of value is an opinion as to value upon which reasonable and honorable men may hold differing views. App. A claim for fraudulent misrepresentation requires the association to prove the following four elements: 1) the defendants committed a false statement of a material fact (a misrepresentation); 2). Chen v. Nev. State Gaming Control Bd., 116 Nev. 282, 285, 994 P.2d 1151, 1152 (2000). But, he asked, dont those terms mean the same thing? Neither a court of law or of equity can act upon the hypothesis of fraud where there is no legal proof of it. Bank of America Nat. Mistake vs Misrepresentation A mistake is inadvertent and only an error on the part of the person committing it while misrepresentation is often willful, done with the intention of gaining wrongfully. At least three state courts have used the terms intentional misrepresentation and fraud synonymously. 2022 - St Louis Attorney | All Rights Reserved. 253 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[]/Index[240 32]/Info 239 0 R/Length 72/Prev 327317/Root 241 0 R/Size 272/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream False statement may be conveyed through an agent. Intent to Induce the Plaintiff to Act or Refrain from Acting, The intent to defraud must exist at the time the promise is made, Lubbe v. Barba, 91 Nev. 596, 600, 540 P.2d 115, 118 (1975) (quoting Prosser, Law of Torts, 714 (4th ed. E.D. Fraud By Omission Commendatory sales talk (puffing) isnt either. Arbitrability of a Dispute Does a Judge or Arbitrator Decide? If the defendant did not know that the representation was false, then the representation satisfies the elements of an innocent misrepresentation. Fraud claims are hard to prove. We hear all the time (and I especially hear it often as an attorney) that so and so defrauded me and that he/she should be thrown in jail and fined for their transgressions. The Representation, When Made, was False. "Collins v. Burns, 103 Nev. 394, 399, 741 P.2d 819, 822 (1987). What are the elements for negligent misrepresentation and intentional misrepresentation? Epperson v. Roloff, 102 Nev. 206, 213, 719 P.2d 799, 803804 (1986). 162, cmt. If it is fraudulent, the remedy lies in an action for deceit. c. In contrast, fraud requires a showing of actual harm. (California, United States of America), What are the elements of fraud, misrepresentation, concealment or nondisclosure? at 10. c. Then, the argument is whether such a mistake was intentional, and it may very well be found to be an innocent misrepresentation instead of an intentional misrepresentation. If the statement was made without paying attention or in negligence/carelessness, it qualifies for negligent misrepresentation. (3) the defendant intended to induce the plaintiff to act or refrain from acting on the representation, For example, if a defendant only partially discloses information, then the defendant may be liable. Since there is substantial evidence in the record indicating a severe economic recession in the period following the sale of the store, we will not disturb the district courts finding that the economic climate caused subsequent losses. This seeming redundancy may come from the varying use of these terms throughout jurisdictions. A prima facie case of intentional misrepresentation (also called "fraud" or "deceit") is established by proof of the following six elements. At least implicitly, they argue that an action in deceit will not lie for nondisclosure. The circumstances that must be detailed include averments to the time, the place, the identity of the parties involved, and the *584 nature of the fraud or mistake. Negligent misrepresentations may be violations of the tort of negligence in addition to the tort of deceit. Commitment. 13, 25 (2018) (elements of fraud by omission). Blanchard v. Blanchard, 108 Nev. 908, 912, 839 P.2d 1320, 1323 (1992). Specifically, the association failed to prove the third and fourth elements of the claims. Hes author ofA Manual of Style for Contract Drafting, and he offers online and in-person training around the world. Similarly, statements of the future do not constitute a statement of fact, as future performance is simply a prediction. Epperson v. Roloff, 102 Nev. 206, 21112, 719 P.2d 799, 803 (1986). See generally W. Prosser, supra, 107 at 703; Restatement (Second) of Torts, 533 (1977)." & Indem. Epperson v. Roloff, 102 Nev. 206, 212, 719 P.2d 799, 803 (1986). "Lack of justifiable reliance bars recovery in an action at law for damages for the tort of deceit. ( Id. W.D. The following excerpt is from Anderson v. Deloitte & Touche, 56 Cal.App.4th 1468, 66 Cal.Rptr.2d 512 (Cal. "The elements of intentional misrepresentation, or actual fraud, are: '(1) misrepresentation (false representation, concealment, or nondisclosure); (2) knowledge of falsity (scienter); (3) intent to defraud (i.e., to induce reliance); (4) justifiable reliance; and (5) resulting damage.'Anderson v They have to be sure that it is untrue. 1998). In England and Wales, the common law was amended by the Misrepresentation Act 1967. Innocent Misrepresentation Not all misrepresentation is intentional. Generally, to establish. Servs. Proving ALL of the Elements of a Fraudulent or Negligent Misrepresentation Claim, Any fraud claim or claim predicated on a misrepresentation is an intentional tort; therefore, it requires proof that the defendant had the, An example of the difficulty in proving a fraud claim can be found in, During trial, the defendants moved for a directed verdict arguing the plaintiff failed to prove all of the elements of a fraudulent or negligent misrepresentation claim. TDV Transp., Inc. v. Keel, 966 S.W.2d 347, 349 (Mo. Safety, 121 Nev. 44, 75, 110 P.3d 30, 51 (2005)J.A. The defendants appealed the trial courts denial of their motion for directed verdict. The elements of intentional misrepresentation are: (1) the defendant made a representation of fact; (2) the representation was untrue; (3) the defendant made the representation either knowing that it was untrue, or recklessly not caring whether it was . We cannot agree. $ B suffers loss as a result. These elements are not identical to those in a statutory misrepresentation claim (1) an advertisement, announcement, statement, or representation; (2) made with the intent to sell a product, service, or anything else; (3) that contains any assertion, representation, or statement of fact which is untrue, deceptive or misleading. 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