§ 76-3. Deceits defined and classed.

A deceit, within the meaning of the last section is either:

1.  The suggestion, as a fact, of that which is not true by one who does not believe it to be true.

2.  The assertion, as a fact, of that which is not true, by one who has no reasonable ground for believing it to be true.

3.  The suppression of a fact by one who is bound to disclose it, or who gives information of other facts which are likely to mislead for want of communication of that fact; or,

4.  A promise, made without any intention of performing.

R.L. 1910, § 994.