To prove fraudulent misrepresentation, a plaintiff must show that they reasonably relied on false statements made by the defendant and that this reliance led to damages. There must be evidence of the defendant’s knowledge that the statements were false when made, with the intention to deceive.
For example: If a real estate agent sells a property falsely claiming it has no history of flooding, and the buyer later incurs flood damage costs, the buyer could prove fraudulent misrepresentation if they relied on these false statements when purchasing.