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FRAUD

Categories: Torts

Definition (1910 Edition)

Fraud consists of some deceitful practice or willful device, resorted to with intent to deprive another of his right, or in some manner to do him an injury. As distinguished from negligence, it is always positive, intentional. Maher v. Hibernia Ins. Co.,

roe Mercantile Co. vy. Arnold, 108 Ga. 449, 34 S. E. 176.

N. W. 1014. Positive fraud is the same thing as actual fraud. See Douthitt v. Applegate,
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.