fraud in fact

• Término jurídico que designa el fraude real o efectivo, cometido con intención deliberada de engañar, a diferencia del fraude constructivo o presunto. Implica la tergiversación u ocultación intencionada de un hecho esencial.

A legal term referring to actual fraud committed with deliberate intent to deceive, as opposed to constructive fraud. It involves intentional misrepresentation or concealment of a material fact.

1. Actual fraudC2formal

   A type of fraud that involves intentional deception or misrepresentation of a material fact, as opposed to fraud implied by law.

   fraude real

   • The court found the defendant guilty of fraud in fact for falsifying the contract.
   • Fraud in fact requires proof that the person knowingly made a false statement.
   • The plaintiff alleged fraud in fact, claiming the seller deliberately hid the property's defects.