Equity will not interfere to relieve against accidents or mistakes of mere volunteers; but, if a contract is actually executed, all the rights growing out of it against or in favor of any one will be enforced.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 3049; Code 1868, § 3061; Code 1873, § 3116; Code 1882, § 3116; Civil Code 1895, § 3972; Civil Code 1910, § 4569; Code 1933, § 37-217.
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