When parties to a contract are mistake about same material fact can contact be rescinded

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Skylar Bradford

28 May, 05:42

When parties to a contract are mistake about same material fact can contact be rescinded

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Tristian · Answer 1

Mutual mistake / bilateral mistake is said to have occurred when both the parties of a contract are mistaken about the same material fact.

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Material refers to fact or information which is central / required by both the parties of the contract. In this type of contract the entire agreement can be void by the court.