Contracts

Under South Dakota contract law, a 'unilateral mistake' in a real estate contract (only one party was mistaken about a key fact) typically:

AAlways voids the contract
BDoes not automatically void the contract unless the other party knew of the mistake✓ Correct
CEntitles the mistaken party to automatic damages
DRequires the SDREC to adjudicate the dispute

Explanation

A unilateral mistake (one party's error) generally does not void a contract unless the other party knew or should have known of the mistake and took advantage of it. Mutual mistake can provide grounds for rescission.

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