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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Misdescription
A misdescription is an inaccurate or misleading description of property contained in a contract for sale.
If the seller cannot transfer property matching the contractual description, this may amount to breach of contract. Where the misdescription is substantial, the purchaser may refuse to complete the transaction or seek damages.
Where the misdescription is minor and innocent, the court may still enforce the contract while granting compensation or reducing the purchase price. Property legislation also prohibits estate agents and developers from making false or misleading statements about property.
A misdescription is an inaccurate or misleading description of property contained in a contract for sale.
If the seller cannot transfer property matching the contractual description, this may amount to breach of contract. Where the misdescription is substantial, the purchaser may refuse to complete the transaction or seek damages.
Where the misdescription is minor and innocent, the court may still enforce the contract while granting compensation or reducing the purchase price. Property legislation also prohibits estate agents and developers from making false or misleading statements about property.
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