What is fraud?

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Intentional misrepresentation corresponds to what was known as "deceit" or "fraud" under the common law. The elements of intentional misrepresentation are as follows:The defendant misrepresents something with the intent of inducing the plaintiff's reliance on that misrepresentation.The defendant knows that the representation is false or acts with reckless indifference to the truth.The plaintiff justifiably relies on the defendant's misrepresentation.The plaintiff suffers damages stemming from this reliance.

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