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FRAUD

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An intentional misrepresentation to deceive another into surrendering money or other items of value. Fraud consists of some deceitful practice or willful device, resorted to with intent to deprive another of his right, or in some manner to do him an injury. As distinguished from negligence, it is always positive, intentional. Maher v. Hibernia Ins. Co., 67 N. Y. 292; Alexander … [Read more...]

FREE ON BOARD

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A sale of goods "free on board" imports that they are to be. delivered on board the cars, vessels, etc., without expense to the buyer for packing, cartage, or other such charges. In a contract for sale and delivery of goods "free on board" vessel, the seller is under no obligation to act until the buyer names the ship to which the delivery is to be made. Dwight v. Eckert, 117 … [Read more...]

FRAUD DEFRAUD

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(A) The intentional deception of a person which causes that person a loss. Fraud may include outright lies, half truths and significant misrepresentations in order to induce the victim into doing or not doing something, for example, misrepresenting that a car for sale is in good working order and concealing significant defects. (B) torts. Unlawfully, designedly, and knowingly, … [Read more...]

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