Reviewed case brief

Bisset v. Wilkinson

[1927] AC 177

## Summary

Court: Privy Council (on appeal from New Zealand)
Year: 1927
Subjects: Law of Contract I
Reviewed: 2026-06-23

Rule established

A statement of opinion or belief — as distinct from a statement of fact — does not amount to actionable misrepresentation, even if it turns out to be incorrect, provided it was honestly made.

Facts

Issues

Held

Ratio decidendi

How to use it in an exam

Editorial source

[1927] AC 177; verified via Wikipedia, oxbridgenotes.co.uk, ipsaloquitur.com, lawteacher.net, e-lawresources.co.uk

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