Escrow & Title
In Missouri, 'constructive fraud' in a real estate transaction may occur when:
AA party builds on the wrong lot
BA licensee or seller fails to disclose material facts they knew or should have known, causing the buyer harm✓ Correct
CA contractor performs poor quality work
DAn appraiser sets value too high
Explanation
Constructive fraud in Missouri real estate occurs when a party (seller or agent) fails to disclose material facts they knew or should have known, regardless of intent to deceive. The buyer need not prove intentional deceit — only that the non-disclosure caused harm.
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