Section 20 Contract Act Explained: Agreement voidable on account of mistake | Nyaya

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What does Section 20 of Contract Act say?

Section 20 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, discusses agreements that are voidable due to a mistake. It states: "Where both parties to an agreement are under a mistake as to a matter of fact essential to the agreement, the agreement is void." However, if only one party is under a mistake as to a matter of fact not essential to the agreement, the agreement is not voidable, unless the other party was aware of the mistake and took advantage of it.

Indian StandardSection 20, Indian Contract Act, 1872

Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Contract Act, 1872, § 20 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 20 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

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What is Section 20 of Contract Act?

Section 20 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Contract Act) defines and regulates "Agreement voidable on account of mistake". The section states: Section 20 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, discusses agreements that are voidable due to a mistake. It states: "Where both parties to an agreement are under a mistake as to a mat...

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