Contract Law

Mutual Mistake

/ MYOO-choo-ul mis-TAYK /

Definition

An error shared by both parties regarding a material fact in a contract.

Used in Context

“Mutual mistake about the property\'s square footage voided the contract.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: mutuus, reciprocal

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