Ivan wants to buy a car. Given his limited means he looks at used cars. He knows the make, and model of the car he wants to buy. He visits several car dealers who can supply the type of car he wants. In discussions with one dealer, Peter, he tells Ivan that if he chooses to buy the car from him, he would put four new tyres on the car. Ivan decides to buy the car from Peter, but the written agreement he signs with Peter makes no mention of this promise of new tyres. A month after the purchase is completed, Ivan is advised by his motor mechanic that the tyres on the car need to be replaced as they are bald and the car would not pass a registration check. a. If Ivan wants to claim damages from Peter (the cost of the new tyres he had to buy), what type of misrepresentation does he need to prove Peter's statement was? What does he need to establish to prove this claim ?

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Answer In this scenario Ivan may have a claim for misrepresentation against Peter based on the statement regarding putting four new tires on the car T... View the full answer