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Susan agrees to work for Dominic for one year in his law office. Dominic writes an employment contract stating that Susan will earn $20 per hour and will work 40 hours per week. Dominic terminates Susan's employment after six months. Susan sues to recover what she claims are her losses. At trial, both parties discover that the contract says that Susan's hourly wage is $0.20 per hour. What can Susan and Dominic do about the error?
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