Contract reformation is a court-ordered change to the written terms of a contract to match what the parties actually agreed to when the document contains a mistake or was affected by fraud or misrepresentation. It corrects the contract’s wording rather than canceling the deal or awarding damages.
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Contract reformation is an equitable remedy where a court changes a written contract to match the parties’ actual agreement when the text is wrong due to mistake or fraud. It corrects the document’s wording rather than canceling the deal or awarding damages. This article explains when reformation applies, what proof is required, and common examples.
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