Legal Definitions - false promise

Definition: A promise made with no intention of carrying it out.

Example: A car salesman promises a customer that they will receive a free oil change with the purchase of a car, but has no intention of actually providing the oil change.

Explanation: The example illustrates a false promise because the car salesman made a commitment to provide a free oil change, but had no intention of fulfilling that commitment. This type of promise is deceptive and can be considered fraudulent.