Damages for misrepresentation: bar to rescission | Practical Law

Damages for misrepresentation: bar to rescission | Practical Law

The Court of Appeal has considered whether there is a discretion to award damages in lieu of rescission for innocent or negligent misrepresentation under section 2(2) of the Misrepresentation Act 1967, where the remedy of rescission is not available.

Damages for misrepresentation: bar to rescission

Practical Law UK Articles 4-618-2940 (Approx. 3 pages)

Damages for misrepresentation: bar to rescission

by Herbert Smith Freehills LLP and Practical Law Dispute Resolution
Published on 27 Aug 2015United Kingdom
The Court of Appeal has considered whether there is a discretion to award damages in lieu of rescission for innocent or negligent misrepresentation under section 2(2) of the Misrepresentation Act 1967, where the remedy of rescission is not available.