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Practice question: Reformation of Instruments

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Practice question

A mutual mistake caused an instrument to misstate a valid agreement. One party dies, and that party's successor in interest seeks reformation. Explain who may seek reformation under Article 1368 and contrast a nonmutual mistake case.

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html — Civil Code, Article 1368.

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