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Simple English definitions for legal terms

error of fact

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A quick definition of error of fact:

An error of fact is when someone believes something that is not true. This can happen when people make assumptions without knowing all the facts. In contracts, if both parties have different beliefs about something important, the contract may not be valid. However, if the mistake is not important, it does not affect the contract. If only one person makes a mistake, it is less likely to affect the contract than if both people make the same mistake.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: An error or misconception about a fact that is material to a transaction, which can result in a contract being voidable. It is different from a mistake of law, which is an error about the legal effect of a known fact or situation.

Examples: If a person sells a car and mistakenly believes that it has never been in an accident, but it actually has, this is an error of fact. If a person is charged with a crime but mistakenly believes that their actions were legal, this is a mistake of law.

Explanation: An error of fact occurs when someone has a mistaken belief about a fact that is important to a transaction. This can lead to a contract being voidable, meaning that it can be cancelled or rescinded. For example, if someone buys a car based on the mistaken belief that it has never been in an accident, they may be able to cancel the contract if they later discover that it has. On the other hand, a mistake of law occurs when someone has a mistaken belief about the legal consequences of their actions. This is generally not as effective as a defense as a mistake of fact, but it can still be used in some cases.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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