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False Representation

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

A representation which is untrue, wilfully made to deceive another to his injury. See Deceit; Misbepbesentation; Fraud; False Pretences.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

A deceitful representation, or one contrary to the fact, made knowingly and with the design and effect of inducing the other party to enter into the contract to which it relates.

Defined under Representation in Black's Law Dictionary.