Derry v Peek Contract Law Derry v Peek Dr. Aria Goltry July 10, 2024 5 min read Share on X/Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Email Copy Link Derry v Peek (1889) established the principle that fraudulent misrepresentation requires proof of dishonesty. The House of Lords ruled that mere negligence is insufficient for fraud, setting a high threshold for claimants seeking damages for deceit. Derry v Peek
