To prove fraud in a court of law, prosecutors must demonstrate that:
A) the wrongdoer made a false representation of material fact.
B) the wrongdoer did not intend to deceive the innocent party.
C) the innocent party never relied on the misrepresentation.
D) the innocent party was not injured.

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To prove fraud, prosecutors must demonstrate that the wrongdoer made a false representation of material fact. This means that the wrongdoer deliberately lied or misrepresented something important to the innocent party. The absence of any of the other choices (B, C, and D) does not necessarily preclude the possibility of fraud. For example, the wrongdoer can still intend to deceive the innocent party, the innocent party can rely on the misrepresentation, and the innocent party can be injured even if any of the other choices are not present.

To Prove Fraud in a Court of Law, Prosecutors Must