CAF-4 · Chapter 4 · Question 9 of 15
If a party's consent was caused by a 'mistake of law' in force in Pakistan, what is the status of the contract?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) The contract is NOT voidable.
Explanation
Section 21 states that a contract is not voidable because it was caused by a mistake as to any law in force in Pakistan, as ignorance of the law (ignorantia juris non excusat) is no excuse.
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