doctrine of scrivener’s error

doctrine of scrivener’s error. A rule permitting a typographical error in a document to be reformed by parol evidence, if the evidence is precise, clear, and convincing. See clerical error under ERROR(2). [Cases: Reformation of Instruments 17(2). C.J.S. Reformation of Instruments § 25.]

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