Rally offers to sell Sophie, who is seventeen years of age, a car about which Rally intentionally misrepresents several material facts. In reliance on the misrepresentations, Sophie buys the car. To prove fraud in this transaction, Sophie would have to show that

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To prove fraud in this transaction, Sophie would have to show that Rally intentionally deceived her. Misrepresenting material facts with the intent to deceive is an essential element of fraud. Sophie's age and level of knowledge about cars are not relevant to establishing fraud in this case. Additionally, the fact that Rally's statements were exaggerated, but not obviously so, does not necessarily establish fraud.

Rally Offers to Sell Sophie, Who Is Seventeen Years of Age