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Definition: Mutual mistake refers to a situation in which both parties to a contract misunderstand each other's intent or have a belief that does not correspond to the facts or law. This can result in the contract being voidable.
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These examples illustrate how a mutual mistake can occur when both parties have a mistaken belief about a material fact that is important to the contract. In both cases, the contract could be voided because the parties did not have a meeting of the minds due to the mutual mistake.