The defence of 'non est factum' is available to the contracting party who has committed mistake as to…
The plea of non est factum ('it is not my deed') is available only where the party was mistaken as to the very nature or character of the document signed, that is, the…
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The defence of 'non est factum' is available to the contracting party who has committed mistake as to the :
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The plea of non est factum ('it is not my deed') is available only where the party was mistaken as to the very nature or character of the document signed, that is, the "Nature of contract", not merely its quality or the identity of the other party.
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