The measure of damages, recovered from a misrepresentation, is ________.
A)the actual value of the property
B)the represented value of the property
C)the difference between the value of the property as represented and the actual value of the property
D)twice the actual value of the property which includes punitive damages

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The measure of damages recovered from a misrepresentation is the difference between the value of the property as represented and the actual value of the property. This is because the misrepresentation caused the party to pay more than they should have for the property, and the damages awarded aim to put them in the position they would have been in had the misrepresentation not occurred. The actual value of the property or punitive damages are not typically awarded in cases of misrepresentation.

The Measure of Damages, Recovered from a Misrepresentation, Is ________