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Taylor v Johnson

(1983) 151 CLR 422
JurisdictionAustralia
Year1983
Statusunclear

Key Principle

The HCA held that a unilateral mistake may render a contract voidable in equity where the other party knew of the mistake and took unconscionable advantage of it.

Area of Law

contract

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