Sara purchased an old glass vase that Rina represented as an antique made by a famous Italian glassmaker in the 17th century.As proof of its authenticity,Rina produced an old paper with a rough sketch of the vase on it,along with some writing,and what appeared to be the glassmaker's name.Sara later sold the vase to Lise,after telling Lise the story of the vase as told to her by Rina.After Lise purchased the vase,she discovered it to be a reproduction of the original,and of very little value.
-Rina is liable to Sara in tort for fraudulent misrepresentation of the vase if she knew the vase was only a reproduction,and the paper a forgery.

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Rina made a fraudulent misrepresentation of the vase to Sara by providing false evidence of its authenticity. If Rina knew that the vase was a reproduction and the paper was a forgery, she would be liable to Sara for fraudulent misrepresentation. However, if Rina genuinely believed the vase to be authentic and was unaware of its true value, her liability would be limited to negligent misrepresentation.

Sara Purchased an Old Glass Vase That Rina Represented as an Antique