Question

Sophie buys a tropical bird from Henry’s bird store. Henry says, "It is extremely rare." Sophie asks if the bird is on the endangered species list. Henry knows it is on the list, but he tells her it is not. Government officials later tell Sophie that she purchased a bird that individuals may not own, the bird is confiscated, and she is fined for possessing it. To recover the price of the bird and the cost of fines, Sophie can sue Henry for __________

Answer 1

Answer:

fraudulent misrepresentation

Explanation:

Fraudulent misrepresentation -

It refers to activity of committing any false practice or fraud , is referred to as fraudulent misrepresentation .

The practice may involve any illegal activity like half-truths , innuendos etc.

Hence , from the given scenario of the question ,

Henry told Sophie a lie about the bird he is selling her lies in the endangered category and hence it is illegal to sell it .

Therefore ,

The correct answer is  fraudulent misrepresentation .