Pasley (Ps) were merchants that asked D for a credit reference on Falch before selling him goods on credit. D lied to Ps about D's credit and Ps then shipped the goods to Falch who never paid for them. Ps then sued D for misrepresentation. P got the verdict and D appealed.

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