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Business Law and the Regulation of Business Chapter 11: Conduct Invalidating Assent

Business Law and the Regulation of Business Chapter 11: Conduct Invalidating Assent. By Richard A. Mann & Barry S. Roberts. Topics Covered in this Chapter. A. Duress B. Undue Influence C. Fraud D. Nonfraudulent Misrepresentation E. Mistake. Duress .

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Business Law and the Regulation of Business Chapter 11: Conduct Invalidating Assent

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  1. Business Law and the Regulation of BusinessChapter 11: Conduct Invalidating Assent By Richard A. Mann & Barry S. Roberts

  2. Topics Covered in this Chapter A. Duress B. Undue Influence C. Fraud D. Nonfraudulent Misrepresentation E. Mistake

  3. Duress • Definition– wrongful or unlawful act or threat that overcomes the free will of a party. • PhysicalCompulsion– coercion involving physical force renders the agreement void. • ImproperThreats– improper threats or acts, including economic and social coercion, render the contract voidable.

  4. Undue Influence • Definition– taking unfair advantage of a person by reason of a dominant position based on a confidential relationship. • Effect– renders a contract voidable.

  5. Fraud • Fraud in the Execution– a misrepresentation that deceives the other party as to the nature of a document evidencing the contract renders the agreement void. • Fraud in the Inducement– renders the agreement voidable if the elements on the following slide are present.

  6. Fraud in the Inducement • False Representation– positive statement or conduct that misleads. • Fact– the event occurred or the thing exists. • Materiality– of substantial importance. • Knowledgeof Falsity & Intention to Deceive– (scienter) includes (a)­actual knowledge, (b)­lack of belief in statement's truthfulness, or (c)­reckless indifference to its truthfulness. • Justifiable Reliance– a defrauded party is reasonably influenced by the fraud.

  7. Nonfraudulent Misrepresentation • Negligent Misrepresentation– misrepresentation made without due care in ascertaining its truthfulness; renders agreement voidable. • Innocent Misrepresentation– misrepresentation made without knowledge of its falsity but with due care; renders contract voidable.

  8. Mistake • Understanding not in accord with fact. • Mutual Mistake– both parties have a common but erroneous belief forming the basis of the contract; renders the contract voidable by either party. • Unilateral Mistake– courts are unlikely to grant relief unless the error is known or should be known by the nonmistaken party. • Assumption of Risk– a party may assume the risk of a mistake. • Effect of Fault upon Mistake– not a bar to avoidance unless the fault amounts to a failure to act in good faith.

  9. Conduct Invalidating Assent

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