California § 3399 - When, through fraud or a mutual mistake of the parties, or a mistake of one party
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 3399 — When, through fraud or a mutual mistake of the parties, or a mistake of one party, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3399. When, through fraud or a mutual mistake of the parties, or a mistake of one party
When, through fraud or a mutual mistake of the parties, or a mistake of one party, which the other at the time knew or suspected, a written contract does not truly express the intention of the parties, it may be revised on the application of a party aggrieved, so as to express that intention, so far as it can be done without prejudice to rights acquired by third persons, in good faith and for value.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3399
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3399 cover?
Section 3399 ("When, through fraud or a mutual mistake of the parties, or a mistake of one party") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 3399?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 3399 apply to my situation?
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