On a commercial application, how does a warranty differ from a representation?
Explanation
A warranty is a statement guaranteed to be true that is written into the contract, so even a small untruth can give the insurer grounds to void coverage. A representation is only offered as true to the best of the applicant's knowledge, and it must be both false and material before the insurer can act on it. The belief-based description therefore defines a representation, not a warranty.
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