The courts do not allow a person who claims to have been victimized by a misrepresentation to cancel the contract unless he or she can show some detriment as a result of the misrepresentation.

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The statement is true. The courts require the person claiming misrepresentation to show some form of harm or detriment they suffered as a result of the misrepresentation in order to cancel the contract. Simply claiming misrepresentation without any proof of harm is not enough.

The Courts Do Not Allow a Person Who Claims to Have