action for fraud
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From 80 U.S. 456 - Butler v. Watkins · 1871Most cited · 85 citing opinions
In order to maintain an action for fraud it is sufficient to show that the defendant was guilty of deceit, with a design to deprive the plaintiff of some profit or advantage, and to acquire it for himself, whenever loss or damage has resulted from the deceit.