Vokes v. Murray
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| Vokes v. Murray | |
| Court | District Court of Appeal of Florida |
|---|---|
| Citation | 212 So. 2d 906 (1968) |
| Date decided | 1968 |
Facts
A 50 year old widow was swindled out of money by a dance studio promising her that she was an extraordinary dancer.
Procedural History
Judgment for the dance studio.
Issues
Whether the opinions of the dance company could be seen as misrepresentations which the widow relied upon to her detriment.
Holding
Judgment for the widow.
Rule
A statement of a party having superior knowledge may be regarded as a statement of fact although it would be considered as opinion if the parties were dealing on equal terms.
