Mistake in preparation or interpretation of a contract may remove genuine assent.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Sometimes
• D. Only in writing

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that assent must be genuine, meaning both parties truly understand and agree to the same terms. If there’s a mistake in how the contract was drafted or how its terms are interpreted, the understanding between the parties may not reflect a true meeting of the minds. When that happens, genuine assent can be undermined, and the contract may be voidable or rescinded, especially if the mistake concerns a material term and both sides share that misunderstanding (mutual mistake). Relief can also be possible in some unilateral-mistake scenarios if the other party knew or caused the confusion or enforcement would be unjust. This shows why the statement is true: errors in preparation or interpretation can undermine genuine assent. It isn’t limited to writing, and it isn’t a matter of merely “sometimes”; the impact depends on the nature of the mistake and the parties’ understanding.