Georgia Statutes
§ 23-2-31 — Rescission for unilateral mistake of fact
Georgia § 23-2-31
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O.C.G.A. § 23-2-31 (2026).
Text
Equity will not reform a written contract unless the mistake is shown to be the mistake of both parties; but it may rescind and cancel upon the ground of mistake of fact material to the contract of one party only.
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