In some cases, a plaintiff may be justified in relying on a defendant's statement regarding the defendant's intentions.

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In contract law and tort law, a plaintiff may be justified in relying on a defendant's statement regarding the defendant's intentions if the statement is a promise or representation that induces the plaintiff to take or refrain from taking a certain action, leading to reliance damages if the defendant fails to fulfill the stated intention.

In Some Cases, a Plaintiff May Be Justified in Relying