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


### Answer
Under *41 U.S.C. § 601*, **misrepresentation of fact** is defined as:

> a false statement of substantive fact, or any conduct which 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. § 601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-CONTRACT DISPUTES**

