An accident relievable in equity is an occurrence, not the result of negligence or misconduct of the party seeking relief in relation to a contract, as was not anticipated by the parties when the contract was entered into, which gives an undue advantage to one of them over another in a court of law.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3045; Code 1868, § 3057; Code 1873, § 3112; Code 1882, § 3112; Civil Code 1895, § 3968; Civil Code 1910, § 4565; Code 1933, § 37-201.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 2 - Grounds for Equitable Relief
Article 2 - Accident and Mistake
§ 23-2-20. Which Accidents Relievable in Equity
§ 23-2-21. What Mistakes Relievable in Equity; Power to Relieve to Be Exercised Cautiously
§ 23-2-22. Mistake of Law in Instrument by Contracting Parties
§ 23-2-23. Mistake of Law in Instrument by Agent
§ 23-2-24. When Mistake of Fact Relieved
§ 23-2-25. Form of Conveyance Contrary to Intent
§ 23-2-26. Accident or Mistake in Execution of Power
§ 23-2-27. Equitable Interference Not Authorized by Mere Ignorance of Law
§ 23-2-30. Reformation and Execution of Contract in Case of Mistake Distinguished
§ 23-2-31. Rescission for Unilateral Mistake of Fact
§ 23-2-32. When Negligent Complainant Granted Relief
§ 23-2-33. Mere Volunteers, in General; Exception for Executed Contracts
§ 23-2-34. Relief Against Original Parties or Privies; Exception