Illustrate courts may grant relief while mistake

Question

Illustrate courts may grant relief while mistake?

Answer 1

The courts may grant relief when a party enters into a contract under a basic misapprehension, even though not in every case. Maxim "inaccuracy of law is no defence" pertains because all parties are supposed to identify the law. Additionally, an inaccuracy in judgment is not a basis for escaping contractual liability. Here is an example a contract that proves to be more onerous than anticipated will not provide a basis on which to have the contract set aside.