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Damages In Fraud Actions, Howard M. Rossen, Howard H. Fairweather
Damages In Fraud Actions, Howard M. Rossen, Howard H. Fairweather
Cleveland State Law Review
Two distinct legal theories have been developed in determining the amount of damages to be awarded in an action for fraud and deceit. The majority view is the "benefit-of-the-bargain" rule (also known as the "warranty rule"), and the minority view is known as the "tort rule" (or more commonly, the "out-of-pocket" rule). Both rules have limited use. In Hines v. Brode the California court made it clear that the two rules should be applied only where a contract is fully executed or where the plaintiff stands on his contract and has not rescinded it. The rationale behind this holding is …