Agency
What is 'constructive fraud' in Delaware real estate agency?
AFraud committed through construction defects
BA breach of a legal or equitable duty that results in detriment to another, even without actual fraudulent intent✓ Correct
CFraudulent building construction that affects property value
DFraud discovered after the property is constructed
Explanation
Constructive fraud is a breach of duty that arises from a relationship (such as fiduciary agency) and causes harm to the other party, even without deliberate fraudulent intent. An agent who fails their fiduciary duties causing client harm may be liable for constructive fraud.
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