Stewart entered into a contract with Will to have Will build a 10-unit apartment complex on Elm Street in Randolph County.Unknown to both parties, this land had recently been rezoned and only single-unit dwellings can be constructed.
A)This is a mistake in law, which is treated no differently than a mistake in facts.
B)Since everyone should know the law, Stewart is liable to Will for any losses he may incur.
C)Stewart is obligated to buy land elsewhere and have the complex constructed on property zoned for apartments.
D)Will is liable to Stewart since Will is a contractor.

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A mistake in law is treated the same as a mistake in fact, meaning the contract can be voided due to the mutual mistake about the zoning laws.

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