Fraud Vs Misrepresentation Explained

Summary

Fraud involves intentional deception for personal gain, while misrepresentation is a false statement leading to a contract. Under Sindhs Contract Act 1872, misrepresentation can void a contract. Section 420 of the Pakistan Penal Code covers cheating and dishonest inducement. Consult a local legal professional for specific advice.

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fraud vs misrepresentation.
Fraud and misrepresentation are both unlawful acts. Here are the main differences:
*. Fraud is intentional deception for personal gain or to damage another.
*. Misrepresentation is a false statement that could lead someone to enter into a contract.
For more specific advice, you may want to consult with a local legal expert.
A false statement of fact was made. This means provably untrue information, not just an opinion or estimate
It seems like the issue is related to someone making false statements. In Sindh, under the Contract Act *, this could be considered as misrepresentation. Misrepresentation can lead to the contract becoming voidable. For accurate advice, please consult a legal professional.
if shipping line give wrong contract number to submit booking in this number but FF do not the fact of this nummber and process the shipment as shipping line agree rate on this contract number this contract number give by shipping line without discolse the contract details, where has FF do not know awar the contract and process the shipment whch details was totally difference but shipping line various deparmtne process the shippment , finance department sent invoice to client received payment as per invoice and issued the bill of lading after clear the shipment the shipping line raise matter for fraud from FF as blam shipping line employ work with collusion with FF and give benefit to FF, FF arguments give us evidence but shipping line not provide any evidence only give you benefit FF claim why not your objection thtat time why you process the shipemnt why you received the payment why you issued the bl what act or section applicable on this defenc from FF
Your situation involves complex issues of contract law and potentially fraud. In Sindh, the following laws may apply:
- Contract Act *: Misrepresentation can make a contract voidable.
- Pakistan Penal Code: Section * covers cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property.
For a more specific interpretation and advice, please consult a local legal professional.