Opinion ID: 854849
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Heading: Bray’s Mutual Mistake Claim

Text: Bray argues that the district court erred in dismissing his allegation of “mutual mistake.” However, Florida law does not recognize mutual mistake as a claim for which a plaintiff may obtain relief. See CJM Fin., Inc. v. Castillo Grand, LLC, 40 So. 3d 863, 864–65 (Fla. 4th DCA 2010) (indicating that although “a mutual mistake may be a ground for reformation or rescission of a contract,” to simply “say that ‘mutual mistake’ has occurred is a statement without legal significance” (footnotes omitted)). Rather, “mutual mistake” is “an avoidance” pleaded by a party when sued on a contract. Id. at 865. Therefore, Bray’s allegation of “mutual mistake” is not a legally cognizable cause of action, and would fail to state a claim even if more carefully drafted. Thus, the district court properly dismissed this count with prejudice. See Wagner, 314 F.3d at 542.