Agency
A North Dakota seller's agent who unknowingly makes a false statement about the property's zoning classification may be liable for:
ANothing, since they did not know it was false
BNegligent misrepresentation if they should have known the correct information through reasonable due diligence✓ Correct
COnly if the buyer can prove intent to deceive
DOnly if the statement was made in writing
Explanation
Negligent misrepresentation occurs when a licensee makes a false statement without exercising reasonable care to verify the information. Agents have a professional duty to verify facts before stating them as true.
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