Barb,a real estate agent,is showing John a house.She tells him that this is a house where "his family can live happily ever after." John buys the house,but his wife does not like it.John
A)can rescind the contract on the ground of fraud.
B)can rescind the contract on the ground of misrepresentation.
C)can rescind the contract on the ground of mistake.
D)was not defrauded.

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Barb's statement is considered "puffery," which is a subjective opinion or sales talk, not a factual statement. Therefore, it does not constitute fraud or misrepresentation.

Barb,a Real Estate Agent,is Showing John a House