If I have a contract to replace exterior doors on my house and there was a math error on the price that was in my favor, am I responsible for the difference?

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If I have a contract to replace exterior doors on my house and there was a math error on the price that was in my favor, am I responsible for the difference?

The total was $6,383 and we paid $1,915 down leaving $3,468. I had no idea the math was wrong until today when the doors were installed and I was handed the invoice for $4,468.

Asked on January 30, 2015 under Business Law, Oklahoma

Answers:

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

If you did not know and had no reason to know of the mistaken term in the contract, then you are not liable for paying the corrected amount.  The other party is liable for the mistake and the contract is enforceable on the terms (lower price) of the original agreement.


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