The elements of deceit include all of the following EXCEPT
A)a false representation is made by the defendant.
B)the defendant has some level of knowledge of the falseness.
C)the false representation causes the plaintiff to act.
D)the plaintiff's actions result in a loss.
E)the defendant's actions violate criminal or statutory law.

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The elements of deceit typically include a false representation, knowledge of falseness by the defendant, reliance on the false representation by the plaintiff, and resulting damages or losses. However, the violation of criminal or statutory law is not necessarily an element of deceit.

The Elements of Deceit Include All of the Following EXCEPT