In cases of mistake arising out of mistaken identity the contract is negatived because one party never intended to deal with another, they intended to deal with the person they believed they were dealing with.

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When there is a mistake arising out of mistaken identity, the contract is negated because one party never intended to deal with the person they ultimately ended up dealing with, but rather the person they believed they were dealing with. Therefore, such mistake can render the contract void.

In Cases of Mistake Arising Out of Mistaken Identity the Contract