Unknown Injury Rule
Definition
If, at the time of signing a release of claims for personal injuries, the parties were mistaken as to the existence of an injury, the release is voidable on the ground of mutual mistake.
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If, at the time of signing a release of claims for personal injuries, the parties were mistaken as to the existence of an injury, the release is voidable on the ground of mutual mistake.