28-2-1714. When rescission may be adjudged. The rescission of a written contract may be adjudged on the application of a party aggrieved:
(1) in any of the cases mentioned in 28-2-1711;
(2) where the contract is unlawful for causes not apparent upon its face and the parties were not equally in fault; or
(3) when the public interest will be prejudiced by permitting it to stand.
History: En. Sec. 4440, Civ. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 6112, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 8730, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Civ. C. Sec. 3406; Field Civ. C. Sec. 1903; re-en. Sec. 8730, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 17-905.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 28. Contracts and Other Obligations
Part 17. Extinction of Contracts -- Rescission
28-2-1701. How contract extinguished
28-2-1702. Extinction of written contract by destruction or cancellation
28-2-1704. through 28-2-1710 reserved
28-2-1711. When party may rescind
28-2-1712. When stipulation against rescission ineffective
28-2-1713. How rescission accomplished
28-2-1714. When rescission may be adjudged
28-2-1715. When rescission may be adjudged for mistake
28-2-1716. Power of court to require party rescinding to do equity