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egal Terms - deceit
According to Derry v. Peek (1889) 14 AC 337 (HL), a tort is committed when someone intentionally (i.e., without believing it to be true) or recklessly (i.e., carelessly whether it be true or false) makes a false statement of fact with the intention that it should be acted upon by someone else. When this happens, the victim suffers damages.
According to Derry v. Peek (1889) 14 AC 337 (HL), a tort is committed when someone intentionally (i.e., without believing it to be true) or recklessly (i.e., carelessly whether it be true or false) makes a false statement of fact with the intention that it should be acted upon by someone else. When this happens, the victim suffers damages.
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