Mistake of law constitutes a mistake within the meaning of this title only when it arises from:

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1.    A misapprehension of the law by all parties, all supposing that they knew and understood it and all making substantially the same mistake as to the law; or

2.    A misapprehension of the law by one party of which the others are aware at the time of contracting, but which they do not rectify.