Brysen sells bikes at a local discount store.To encourage Cole to buy a more expensive model than he originally contemplated,Brysen tells Cole,"This is the most awesome bike you can buy at this price.You can expect lots of riding pleasure." Based on this statement Cole buys the bike.A week later,before his bike is fully paid for,Cole sees a far superior bike for a lower price at another store.Cole can avoid his contract with Brysen because of fraudulent misrepresentation.

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Brysen's statement is considered "puffery," which is a subjective opinion or sales talk, not a factual claim. Fraudulent misrepresentation requires a false statement of fact, not opinion.

Brysen Sells Bikes at a Local Discount Store