What is the ratio in Smith v Land and House Property Corp?

A statement of opinion can constitute actionable misrepresentation if the maker knows facts inconsistent with the opinion or lacks reasonable grounds for holding it.

What did the court decide in Smith v Land and House Property Corp?

The Court of Appeal held that the description of the tenant as 'most desirable' was misrepresentation allowing rescission, as the seller knew facts inconsistent with this opinion.

Why is Smith v Land and House Property Corp important for contract law?

It establishes the crucial distinction between actionable misrepresentation and mere opinion, showing when a seller's knowledge can convert opinion statements into misrepresentations.

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