Mutual mistake
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 36 U.S. 63 - Crawford Allen v. John Hammond · 1837Most cited · 42 citing opinions
equitable rescission of contract
The contract was entered into through the mistake of both parties; it imposes great hardship and injustice on the appellee, and it is without consideration. These grounds, either of which, in ordinary cases, is held sufficient for relief in equity, unite in favor of the appellee.
How often courts cite the case defining “Mutual mistake”
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