Contracts
Mutual mistake of a material fact in a contract may allow the parties to:
ASue for punitive damages
BRescind the contract✓ Correct
CCompel specific performance
DCollect liquidated damages
Explanation
When both parties enter a contract based on a shared, material misunderstanding of fact, either party may rescind (cancel) the contract, restoring both parties to their original positions.
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