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constructive fraud

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A quick definition of constructive fraud:

Constructive fraud is when someone makes a false statement or doesn't tell the whole truth about something important, and another person relies on that information and gets hurt. The person who made the false statement or omission doesn't have to intend to deceive, but they still did something wrong. This can happen in situations where there is a special relationship of trust between the two people, like a doctor and patient or a car dealer and buyer. If someone is found guilty of constructive fraud, they may have to pay for the harm they caused.

A more thorough explanation:

Constructive fraud is a type of breach of duty in contract law where a third party relies on material misrepresentations made by another party. Unlike standard fraud, constructive fraud does not require intent to deceive. However, it can still lead to nonperformance and unjust enrichment claims.

Under contract law, a defendant can be held liable for constructive fraud if:

  • They made a false misrepresentation about a material fact
  • The misrepresentation was made to induce the other party to rely on it
  • The other party justifiably relied on the misrepresentation
  • The reliance resulted in damages or injury
  • There was a fiduciary relationship between the parties

For example, if a car dealer fails to disclose a mandatory arbitration clause in a car purchase contract, it can be considered constructive fraud because the dealer had a duty to disclose that information to the buyer. This breach of duty can lead to damages or injury for the buyer.

Overall, constructive fraud is a type of breach of duty that can lead to legal consequences even if there was no intent to deceive. It is important for parties in a contract to be truthful and disclose all material information to avoid potential legal issues.

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my dream was NYU but they waitlisted me and I got a full ride to FSU
look at law school transparency for fsu
I'm cooked I probably need to give up on the NYC dream
or r&r
late apps + 168 is rough
I would never be allowed to do that, especially give up a full ride
ah, i see you also have windymagician parents
Yeah I'll settle for FSU, it's an amazing school that has treated me very well already, and in any case attempt a transfer
For now NYC dream becomes Miami dream :(
seriously consider r&r. ultimately its your life and your parents can't control it. get some work experience in, retake the lsat once or twice and just enjoy life a bit
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word of advice that you probably won't listen to: the sooner you stop letting your parents control your life, the easier
these dudes didn't even know what schools I had applied to
It's not worth dealing with the backlash of such a decision, it's not like FSU is bad or anything, it's just not the dream
especially with a full-ride
exactly. your dream for yourself doesn't have to align with your parents dream for your life. be bold and go with what you truly want
this is the rest of your life you're talking about, but it's your life and not mine
I would take the risk if it was just me but the family backlash is just too much
I take it as my fault, should've scored higher the first time I took the LSAT
or pushed my graduation
a full ride to FSU is amazing and I should probably just take it
You can make something great out of it! Sometimes life locks you in for a minute...I have a 3.18 LSAC GPA lol. NYU was my dream school, but life just kinda shut that door for me. Sometimes you gotta take what you can now, then pivot when you can later. There can be multiple paths to NYC for you, especially if you don't have debt from the fullride at FSU!
if you got a 168 on your first lsat, you could realistically get into the low 170s with an extra year and multiple attempts. nothing wrong with fsu but it seems like you're young and some work experience first could be super helpful not just for your application but for getting perspective as well!
My parents are weirdly completely opposed to me getting work experience, they believe the moment that paycheck touches my bank account I will give up my studies lol
It's kinda stupid but what can you do
i'd do my own thing but that's just me
Are you first gen?
First gen law but my dad has a masters, not in the US though
Idk where I was going with that question, but parents are weird lol. I'm sure they want what's best for you, but it's ultimately your life and you have to deal with the consequences of your own choices
I'm sure they'd get over it if you decided to take another year, too
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