What are the elements of fraud for deceit?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Urick v. Urick, 15 Cal.App.5th 1182, 224 Cal.Rptr.3d 125 (Cal. App. 2017):
" 'The elements of fraud, which give rise to the tort action for deceit, are (a) misrepresentation (false representation, concealment, or nondisclosure); (b) knowledge of falsity (or "scienter"); (c) intent to defraud, i.e., to induce reliance; (d) justifiable reliance; and (e) resulting damage.' [Citations.]" ( Lazar v. Superior Court (1996) 12 Cal.4th 631, 638, 49 Cal.Rptr.2d 377, 909 P.2d 981.)
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