Fraud - intentional misrepresentation consisting of five elements. Misrepresentation of a material fact. Knowledge that the fact was misrepresented. Intent to induce person s reliance on the misrepresentation. Person did actually and justifiably rely on the misrepresentation.
Person damages as a result.
Elements in comparison to torts in general. Duty - same. Breach of duty. Negligence per se - violation of a statute. Dram acts - common.