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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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babycat
10:02
Also piercings are better to get in the winter
snow
10:02
dk i feel like you would do great in criminal defense
soap
10:02
you good Dk?
snow
10:03
i got my nose pierced last thanksgiving and it got infected @babycat
Dkk
10:03
Probably could just shock the jury into sideing with me lol
babycat
10:03
I mean bc you can’t go swimming with a piercing
Dkk
10:03
Ahh yeah, just hate that word. Trauma. Hate how people use it.
babycat
10:03
So you want to do it in winter when you won’t be missing it. Sorry abt ur nose though
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:04
@snow: healing is super easy it takes like a week to get through the bad part but being in the sun or going in water is a no no so if you get it in the summer that is two weeks at least of no summer fun while winter it doesnt matter
snow
10:04
i think the piercer just did a bad job. my ex and i's piercings both got infected
babycat
10:04
maybe you’re spiritually aligned like that
Dkk
10:04
Gross, piercings.
snow
10:04
@babycat: i was living the bob dylan life man. smoking cigs with a nose piercing while drinkin coffee. have been chasing that high since
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:04
I have been wanting a piercing just to feel what it is like
snow
10:05
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: that makes sense. idk im just nervous of infections
snow
10:05
i have my ears pierced but thats it
babycat
10:05
I have a couple types of ear piercings and navel
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:05
Only dirty people get infections from tattoos, higher chance of an allergy to the ink. Just go to a legit shop
Dkk
10:06
I just don't like the idea of the ink in my lymphnodes. That scares me.
good morning everyone
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:06
I wanna try a nose peircing to see how it feels. Need a piercer friend who wants to practice on me cause I want to experience it but not keep it
babycat
10:06
You just want to know how it feels to be pierced?
snow
10:07
nose hurt like a bitch, but my tolerance is low
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:07
Yes, I don't think having metal on my face or nips would be fun long term
Dkk
10:07
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: I would like that too. I would like to feel that.
honestly any face piercing hurts a lot less than any ear one for me
Dkk
10:07
Man, maybe I will eat another ghost pepper today.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:07
Like I have my whole body tattooed and dry lined litterally everywhere on my body to just see how it feels
i was so terrified to get my lip done and it was completely fine lmao
but i my industrial was not fun lol
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