Civil Fraud
The experienced civil lawyers at Sue Chen Lawyers can help recover assets or damages that have been lost due to civil fraud.
About Civil Fraud
A lawsuit alleging fraud in civil court looks at behaviour that reasonable people would consider “dishonest” or “deceitful.” Dishonest dealing, or fraud, is a broad category of wrongful conduct, including fraudulent misrepresentation, non-disclosure of material facts, Ponzi schemes, and other wrongdoing.
A legal action in civil fraud seeks to recover the assets which have been wrongfully taken and/or see damages paid to the victim(s). A criminal charge of fraud must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt, but civil fraud needs to be proved only on a balance of probabilities – does the evidence show the defendant probably committed the fraud?
Civil Lawyers and Litigation
Civil fraud can affect both individuals and companies and can result in significant financial loss. The civil lawyers at Sue Chen Lawyers have experience dealing with civil fraud cases and can help clients recover funds lost due to fraud. To establish the tort of civil fraud, the party alleging the fraud must establish:
A false representation by the defendant
Some level of knowledge of the falsehood of the representation on the part of the defendant (whether actual knowledge or mere recklessness)
The false representation caused the plaintiff to act
The plaintiff’s actions resulted in a loss.
Book a consultation with a civil lawyer in Toronto or Vancouver to review your situation and litigation options.
Find a Civil Lawyer in Toronto and Vancouver
If you have been the victim of dishonest dealing or any conduct that could be called civil fraud, consult with a civil lawyer in Vancouver or Toronto from Sue Chen Lawyers to get information on how to get justice. We can help.