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Mistake

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A quick definition of Mistake:

Definition: A mistake is when someone makes an error or has a wrong idea about something. In contract law, it happens when people don't understand each other or when one person believes something that is not true. This can lead to changes or cancellation of the contract. In criminal law, it can be used as a defense if someone didn't know the law or had the wrong information about a situation. Mistakes about facts can sometimes be a defense if they are reasonable.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A mistake is an error or misconception. In contract law, it refers to a situation where the parties did not mean the same thing when they agreed to a term or provision. It can also occur when at least one party held a belief that was factually or legally false. This can result in the contract being subject to modification or rescission. In criminal law, a defense that claims either a misconception of the law or some fact. The defense of mistaking the law almost never succeeds. Mistakes of fact can work as a defense more often, especially if they are reasonable.

  • Contract Law: If a person agrees to sell a car, but the buyer thinks they are buying a truck, there is a mistake in the contract. The contract may need to be changed or canceled.
  • Criminal Law: If a person is accused of stealing a car, but they thought it was their own car, they may have a defense of mistake of fact.

These examples illustrate how a mistake can occur in different areas of law. In contract law, a mistake can happen when the parties have different understandings of what they are agreeing to. In criminal law, a mistake can be a defense if the person did not have the knowledge or intent to commit a crime.

Missouri | Mistake of Fact

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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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
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Nice! @Macaque
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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
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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
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5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
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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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