alleryStart learning →A mistake by both parties must relate to what, to void the agreement?
AA question of law
BA matter of price
CAn essential fact
DA matter of motive
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. An essential fact
Section 20 voids the agreement only when the mistake concerns a matter of fact essential to the agreement.
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