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Law Chapter 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Duress | Occurs when one party uses an improper threat or act to obtain an expression of agreement. |
| Fraud | Intentional misrepresentation of an existing important fact. |
| Fraudulent Misrepresentation | Party to a contract knows that a statement he or she made is untrue. |
| Genuine Assent | Agreement to enter into a contract that is evidenced by words or conduct between the parties. |
| Innocent Misrepresentation | Party to a contract does not know that a statement he or she made is untrue. |
| Material Fact | Important facts that influence both parties' decisions about a contract. |
| Ratification | Acting toward the contract as though one intends to be bound by it; principal's assent to unauthorized acts of an agent. |
| Rescission | Backing out of the transaction by asking for the return of what you gave and offering to give back what you received. |
| Undue Influence | Occurs when one party to a contract is in a position of trust and wrongfully dominates the other party. |
| Unilateral Mistake | Occurs when one party holds an incorrect belief about the facts related to a contract. |
| Void | Without legal effect. |
| Voidable | Contract in which the injured party can withdraw, thus canceling the contract. |