A seller's promise to service a sewing machine free for the next 90 days when she has no intention of doing so is actionable as a false representation of a fact if the other elements of fraud are present.

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A promise to service a sewing machine for free is a statement of fact about the seller's intent to provide a service. If the seller has no intention of fulfilling this promise, then it is a false representation and can be considered fraud if the other elements of fraud (such as intent to deceive and reliance by the buyer) are present.

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