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Prickett, 19 Wall

Categories: Contracts

Definition (1910 Edition)

140, 22 L: Ed. 103.—Ace tionable misrepresentation. A false statement respecting a fact material to the contract and which is {nfluential in procuring it. Wise v. Faller, 29 N. J. Eq. 257.—Actionable negmee. The breach or nonperformance of a legal duty, through neglect or carelessness, resulting in damage or injury to another. Rodd - y. Missouri Pac. R. Co.. 104 Mo. 234, 15 S. W. 1112, 12 L. R. A. 746, 24 Am. St. Rep. 333; Boardman v. Creighton, 95 Me. 154, 49
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.