The suggestion as a fact of that which is not true by one who does not believe it to be true and the active concealment of a fact by one having knowledge or believe of the fact is called ?
Correct answer: C. Fraud
- A. Cheating
- B. Misrepresentation
- C. Fraud
- D. None of above
Explanation
Knowingly stating an untrue fact or actively concealing a material fact falls within the statutory definition of fraud under Section 17. Misrepresentation involves an innocent or non-fraudulent false assertion.
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