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Part III · Of Contracts, Voidable Contracts and Void Agreements

23. Contract caused by mistake of one party as to matter of fact

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A contract is not voidable just because one party made a mistake of fact that led to it.

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A contract is not voidable merely because it was caused by one of the parties to it being under a mistake as to a matter of fact.

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Part IV

Of Contingent Contracts

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Part V

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Part VI

Of Certain Relations Resembling Those Created by Contract

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Part VII

Of the Consequences of Breach of Contract

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Part VIII

Of Indemnity and Guarantee

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Part IX

Of Bailment

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Part X

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