### Question
How does the law define misrepresentation of fact?


### Answer
Under *41 U.S.C. § 7101*, **misrepresentation of fact** is defined as:

> a false statement of substantive fact, or conduct that leads to a belief of a substantive fact material to proper understanding of the matter in hand, made with intent to deceive or mislead

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 7101*
  - Heading: **Subtitle III-Contract Disputes > CHAPTER 71-CONTRACT DISPUTES**

