To void a contract due to misrepresentation, the information must be:

To void a contract due to misrepresentation, the information must be either oral or written because misrepresentation can occur through any form of communication. The essential aspect is that the statement made, whether verbally or in writing, must be false and must have been relied upon by the party seeking to void the contract.

Having this flexibility allows for broader protection against misleading claims. For instance, if someone makes a false claim in a conversation that influences another party's decision, that oral statement can constitute misrepresentation. Similarly, if a written document contains false information that the other party relies on, that too qualifies. Thus, encompassing both oral and written forms reinforces the integrity of contract law by ensuring that all parties can seek remedy when deceived, regardless of the medium through which the misrepresentation occurs.

The other options are too restrictive. They limit misrepresentation to specific forms of communication, which would undermine the purpose of contract law by failing to address situations where verbal statements could have a significant impact on the contract's validity.