Steve, Sheryl's doctor, is selling some of the artwork from his office.Sheryl says she has always been interested in his Thomson piece and asks how much he wants for it.Although the painting is not actually a Thomson original, Steve knows which one she means and tells her that he paid $3000 but will take $1000.(That much is true, but he doesn't say anything at all to indicate that it is NOT a Thomson original).By his silence, Steve has engaged in actionable misrepresentation.

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Steve's silence about the authenticity of the Thomson piece can be seen as an intentional misrepresentation, which could be considered actionable.

Steve, Sheryl's Doctor, Is Selling Some of the Artwork from His