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Originally Posted by nolemmings
Misrepresentation can be by omission--see, e.g. Section 551 of the Restatement 2d Torts. I'm defending a case now with trial set in February that is based in large part on this theory.
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Yes, but you need a duty to disclose where an omission is concerned, mere fact of materiality doesn't impose a duty. No fiduciary relationship here, no incomplete disclosure rendered misleading by the omission. Maybe something else?