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us-gu · Through P.L. 38-133 (June 4, 2026)

18 GCA § 85314: Mistake of Law.

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  1. Title 18: Business Structure and Function
  2. Division 3 - General Obligations
  3. Part 2 - Contracts
  4. Chapter 85: Nature of a Contract
  5. ARTICLE 3: CONSENT

A mistake of law constitutes a mistake within the meaning of this Article only when it arises from ---

1. A misapprehension of the law by all parties, all supposing that they knew and understood it, and all making substantially the same mistake as to the law; or

2. A misapprehension of the law by one party, of which the others are aware at the time of the contracting, but which they do not rectify.

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