The correct answer is D. Representation.
A representation is a statement of fact made by one party to another, which is intended to induce the other party into a contract. If the representation is false, and the other party relies on it, the party making the representation may be liable for damages.
A misrepresentation can be either fraudulent or innocent. A fraudulent misrepresentation is made with the intent to deceive the other party. An innocent misrepresentation is made without the intent to deceive, but is nevertheless false.
In order to be successful in a claim for misrepresentation, the claimant must prove that the representation was false, that the defendant made the representation with the intention of inducing the claimant into a contract, that the claimant relied on the representation, and that the claimant suffered damages as a result of the misrepresentation.
B. Contribution is a legal doctrine that allows a person who has been sued for damages to recover a portion of those damages from another person who is also liable for the damages.
C. Offer is a proposal to enter into a contract. An offer must be made by one party and accepted by another party in order to form a contract.
Misrepresentation is a more specific term than representation. Misrepresentation refers to a false statement of fact that is made with the intent to deceive another party. Representation, on the other hand, is a more general term that can refer to any statement of fact, whether it is true or false.