Solle v Butcher [1950] 1 KB 671 Solle v Butcher (1950) is a foundational case in English contract law. It focusses on the principles of equitable mistake and the possibility of rescission on equitable grounds. Solle v Butcher taught that if both parties make a fundamental mistake, equity (fairness) might allow the contract to be … Continue reading Solle v Butcher [1950]: Equity & Mutual Mistake