Which of the Following Constitutes a Mutual Mistake of a Material

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following constitutes a mutual mistake of a material fact?

• A) Martha selling her house to Graham and hiding the fact that its first floor is damaged
• B) Martha and Graham agreeing on the sale of a house, both referring to different houses
• C) Graham buying a house from Martha without asking her details of damages
• D) Martha selling Graham an old vase for $20, both of them unaware that it is a valuable antique collectible

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13th Amendment

Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1865, which abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.

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