In 2006, Little Miss Sunshine won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay by Michael Arndt. Jane is really interested in film and the work of Michael Arndt. At an auction for the sale of vintage film memorabilia, the auctioneer offered for sale what he claimed was the original screenplay of Little Miss Sunshine by Michael Arndt. Jane bought the original screenplay and signed a contract of sale, but later found out that she had purchased a copy of the screenplay by Michael Arndt, not the original screenplay. No mention of the original screenplay was made in the contract.

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Discuss what contractual rights, if any, Jane has to sue the auctioneer. Include any relevant case law in your discussion.

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Answer Jane can sue the auctioneer for misrepresentation of material fac... View the full answer