Heine Aalto told Sandy Bell that the painting she was purchasing from him was a Picasso and wrote that statement in the purchase contract. An art critic later told Sandy that it was a clever copy that would fool most experts. Heine was surprised. What is the statement by Heine called in law?

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Heine's statement is considered an innocent misrepresentation because he genuinely believed the painting was a Picasso and had no intention to deceive Sandy.

Heine Aalto Told Sandy Bell That the Painting She Was