Hoffman v. Connall

(dissenting) — Contrary to the majority, I believe that a broker should be liable for any material misrepresentation he or she makes which induces buyers to act to their detriment. Furthermore, even applying the majority's far more lax standard of care, I would find the broker liable in this case. Therefore, I dissent.

Liability for "Innocent" Misrepresentations

The majority discusses whether or not brokers should be held liable for innocent misrepresentations and concludes that brokers need only "take reasonable steps to avoid dis*80seminating to the buyer false information." Majority, at 75,…