ohn bought a car from Apex Auto. The salesman, Bob, told John that it runs "like a well$-$oiled machine!" John drove the car around the block and it seemed fine. Three weeks after purchasing the car, it would not start. John noticed a large amount of oil on the driveway. He had it towed to a shop where the mechanic told him he would need a new engine. John sued Apex Auto for fraud.

QUESTION $3$ OUT OF $4$

In order to prevail, John must prove $($select all that apply$)$:

Multiple correct question

The defendant wanted John to believe their statements

The defendant knew his statement was false or didn$$t care about its accuracy

The defendant inspected the car

The defendant$$s actions were intentional

John was reasonable in relying on the statements

John did rely on the accuracy of the statements

The defendant took steps to conceal the true condition of the carThe good condition of the car was material to him

The defendant knew he was lying

John suffered damages due to reliance on the defendant$$s statements

The defendant misrepresented a material fact or condition

There is a causal connection between the misrepresentation and the damages

The defendant made a false statement