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fraudulent misrepresentation claim in Florida

8 Florida opinions name it 1 courts 1990–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Florida courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Butler v. Yusemgreen
fla · 2010 · cited in 3 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2011–2021
2 sentences

2021In order to prove a fraudulent misrepresentation claim, a plaintiff must generally establish that: (i) the defendant made a false statement of material fact; (ii) the defendant knew or should have known the representation was false; (iii) the false representation was made with the intent that it would induce the plaintiff to act; and (iv) the plaintiff suffered resulting damages in reliance upon the representation. 7 Butler v. Yusem, 44 So. 3d 102, 105 (Fla. 2010).

2016Did Butler v. Yusem, 44 So.3d 102 (Fla.2010), overrule Fote v. Reitano, 46 So.2d 891 (Fla.1950), and Avila South Condominium Ass’n v. Kappa Corp., 347 So.2d 599 (Fla.1977), and reject Restatement (Second) of Torts § 537, by holding that reliance need not be justified to maintain a fraudulent misrepresentation claim?

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Altria Group, Inc. v. Goodgreen
scotus · 2008 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Id. at 82.

11
La Pesca Grande Charters, Inc. v. Morangreen
fladistctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016In line with the Fifth District in La Pesca Grande Charters, Inc. v. Moran, 704 So.2d 710, 713 (Fla. 5th DCA 1998), and consistent with the Third District in Key Largo, Appellee’s knowingly false statements of present circumstances constitute fraud in the inducement if the other elements of that tort were met (which they were).

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Bovis Homes, Inc. v. Chmielewskigreen
fladistctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Bovis Homes, Inc. v. Chmielewski, 827 So.2d 1038, 1039 (Fla. 2d DCA 2002) (“We further conclude ... that the mandatory venue selection provision of the contract applies to the Chmielweskis’ fraudulent misrepresentation claim as well.”); Business Aide Computers, Inc. v. Cent.

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Bus. Aide Computers, Inc. v. CENT. FLORIDA MACK TRUCKS, INC.green
fladistctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Fla. Mack Trucks, Inc., 432 So.2d 681, 682 (Fla. 5th DCA 1983) (finding forum selection clause applied to an action to rescind the contract).

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FLA. WOMEN'S MEDICAL CLINIC v. Sultangreen
fladistctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Clinic, Inc. v. Sultan, *666 656 So.2d 931, 933 (Fla. 4th DCA 1995) (first element of a negligent misrepresentation claim is “a misrepresentation of material fact”) (citation omitted).

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Pan-Am Tobacco v. Department of Correctionsgreen
fla · 1984 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998Breach of Contract Claim Turning to the contract claim, in Pan-Am Tobacco Corp. v. Department of Corrections, 471 So.2d 4, 5 (Fla.1984), the supreme court held that, where the state has entered into a contract fairly authorized by the powers granted by general law, the defense of sovereign immunity will not protect the state from an action arising from the state's breach of that contract.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Florida. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc. green
scotus · 1992
1 sentence

2017Id.

12017–2017
Fote v. Reitano green
fla · 1950
1 sentence

2016Did Butler v. Yusem, 44 So.3d 102 (Fla.2010), overrule Fote v. Reitano, 46 So.2d 891 (Fla.1950), and Avila South Condominium Ass’n v. Kappa Corp., 347 So.2d 599 (Fla.1977), and reject Restatement (Second) of Torts § 537, by holding that reliance need not be justified to maintain a fraudulent misrepresentation claim?

12016–2016
Avila South Condominium Ass'n, Inc. v. Kappa Corp. green
fla · 1977
1 sentence

2016Did Butler v. Yusem, 44 So.3d 102 (Fla.2010), overrule Fote v. Reitano, 46 So.2d 891 (Fla.1950), and Avila South Condominium Ass’n v. Kappa Corp., 347 So.2d 599 (Fla.1977), and reject Restatement (Second) of Torts § 537, by holding that reliance need not be justified to maintain a fraudulent misrepresentation claim?

12016–2016
Empire Fire & Marine Ins. Co. v. Black green
fladistctapp · 1989
1 sentence

1990Empire Fire & Marine Insurance Co. v. Black, 546 So.2d 732 (Fla. 3d DCA 1989).

11990–1990

Where else courts name it

MO 20 (1993–2024) AL 17 (1983–2014) IL 15 (1998–2026) NE 13 (2003–2026) TX 12 (1995–2025) OH 9 (2006–2025) CT 9 (1992–2011) MI 8 (2015–2024) NY 8 (1992–2025) PA 8 (1997–2025) IA 8 (2009–2024) FL 8 (1990–2021) CA 6 (2008–2026) NV 5 (2014–2019) ME 5 (2002–2019) GA 5 (2003–2026) OR 4 (1995–2013) KS 4 (2004–2022) MN 4 (1985–2026) NJ 3 (2017–2025) MT 3 (2010–2017) NC 3 (1989–2020) UT 3 (1990–2010) MS 3 (2012–2020) MA 2 (1984–2012) NM 2 (2002–2014) DC 2 (2014–2018) SD 2 (2018–2018)

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