Persons who have been induced (persuaded)to enter a contract by an innocent misrepresentation often prefer to sue for negligent misstatement.The advantage of an action for negligent misstatement is that:

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The advantage of an action for negligent misstatement is that damages are available. While the plaintiff still needs to prove that the statement was false or misleading, and that they suffered a loss as a result of relying on the statement, an action for negligent misstatement allows them to seek damages rather than being limited to rescission.

Persons Who Have Been Induced (Persuaded)to Enter a Contract by an Innocent