A party who speaks with a reckless disregard for the truth not knowing of the falsity of his or her words cannot be liable for fraud.

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Regardless of whether the party knew or did not know of the falsity of their words, they can still be liable for fraud if they spoke with a reckless disregard for the truth. This is known as "reckless misrepresentation" or "fraudulent misrepresentation."

A Party Who Speaks with a Reckless Disregard for the Truth