Fraud In Law (Noun)
Meaning
Fraud that is presumed from the circumstances although the one who commits it need not have had any evil intent.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The judge considered the defendant's actions to be constructive fraud, as they had breached their fiduciary duty and taken advantage of their position for personal gain.
- In a case of constructive fraud in law, the plaintiff's trust in the defendant was exploited to the point where they suffered significant financial loss.
- The court ruled that the company's failure to disclose material facts constituted constructive fraud, and they were liable for damages.
- Although the defendant had not intended to deceive anyone, their reckless disregard for the truth led to a finding of constructive fraud in the court.
- The plaintiff claimed that the defendant's actions, particularly their failure to provide adequate warnings, constituted constructive fraud and sought damages accordingly.