Redgrave v Hurd (1881)

• An elderly partner wanted to sell part of his business
• He gave the prospective purchaser details of the income (£300) and said the figures could be checked from a bundle of documents
• Redgrave didn't do this
• The income was only 200
• Ruling - The Contract was rescinded on grounds of innocent misrepresentation. It was held that relying on the representation. It was held that relying on the representation was enough and there was no duty to inspect the papers
• Point of Law - If the misrepresentation is not discovered because the opportunity to check it is declined, then the statement is still being relied upon