Tammy, a horse breeder, tells Kane that he owns a mare that is in foal, knowing that the mare is in fact not in foal. Kane is very keen to buy this mare because he understands her to be in foal. He offers to buy her for R20 000, without verifying the facts. Tammy accepts the offer.

Which ONE of the following statements is CORRECT ?

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Tammy, a horse breeder, tells Kane that he owns a mare that is in foal, knowing that the mare is in fact not in foal. Kane is very keen to buy this mare because he understands her to be in foal. He offers to buy her for R20 000, without verifying the facts. Tammy accepts the offer. 
   
 Which  ONE  of the following statements is  CORRECT ?

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The contract between Kane and Tammy is void on the grounds of misrepresentation.

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No contract came into existence because the parties did not reach consensus.

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Kane can uphold or rescind the contract but he has no claim for damages.

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Kane can uphold or rescind the contract and claim damages from Tammy.

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