Mutual mistake
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Case Law, Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1891)
Definitions from Case Law
From 36 U.S. 63 - Crawford Allen v. John Hammond · 1837Most cited · 42 citing opinions
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.
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
The phrase "mutual mistake," as used in equity, means a mistake common to all the parties to a written contract or instrunient, and it usually relates to a mistake concerning the contents or the legal effect of the contract or instrument. 150. Mass. 30. See "Mistake."
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
See MISTAKE.