... statements of fact, which are actionably false and statements which are merely opinion or belief; statements of future conduct or intention; statements of law; and cases of silence or non-disclosure, which are not in general actionable. Statements of opinion or belief don't constitute actionable misrepresentation. In Bisset v Wilkinson (1927), the owner of a farm, which had never been used as a sheep farm, stated that he believed that it would support a certain number of sheep. The court held the statement to be one of opinion not fact. Still there are times when the makers of such statements are dealers or agents with specific knowledge or skill in relation to the matter. They may be in a stronger position to know the truth. Smith v Land and House Property Corporation (1884) where the property was sold with a sitting tenant, described as being 'desirable' and the purchase a 'first ...

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