innocent misrepresentation
- A statement one believes to be true and conveys sincerely, but it turns out to be false
- In the contract, an innocent misrepresentation occurred when the seller stated the house had no structural issues, genuinely believing it to be true, but a later inspection revealed a damaged foundation.
- The used car dealer made an innocent misrepresentation about the car's mileage, believing the odometer to be accurate, when it had actually been tampered with.
- During the interview, the job applicant made an innocent misrepresentation regarding her work history, not knowing that her previous employer closure date was incorrect.
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