representation

A statement of a fact, truthful or untruthful. Within the meaning of the law of fraud: --anything short of a warranty, proceeding from the words, act, or conduct of the party charged, which is sufficient to create upon the mind a distinct impression of fact conducive to action. Pocatello Secur. Trust Co. v Henry, 35 Idaho 321, 206 P 175, 27 ALR 337. In the law of insurance:-an oral or written statement by the insured or his authorized agent to the insurer or its authorized agent, made prior to the completion of the contract, giving information as to some fact or state of facts with respect to the subject of the insurance, which is intended or necessary for the purpose of enabling the insurer to determine whether it will accept the risk, and at what premium. 29 Am J Rev ed Ins § 698. The principle of descent to the eldest son of an eldest son in prejudice of proximity of blood. 23 Am J2d Desc & D § 6. The doctrine under which a court of equity with jurisdiction to sell property may, in a proper case, alienate the contingent title or interest of unborn remaindermen, or even the contingent title of interested persons in esse whose names and addresses are unknown, provided all the parties are before the court who can be brought before it, and the rights of the nonexistent or as yet unascertained parties will be represented and sufficiently defended by those who are made parties and who have motives of self-interest and affection to make such defense. 31 Am J Rev ed Jud S § 13. See class action; class suit; implied representation; per stirpes; right of representation; virtual representation.