Bob wants to sell his recreational vehicle (RV) for $21,000. He e-mails Curt with an offer, but mistakenly types that the price is $20,100. Curt accepts the offer and pays Bob $20,100. Bob
A) can avoid the deal due to a unilateral mistake.
B) can avoid the deal due to a bilateral mistake.
C) can avoid the deal due to a mistake of value.
D) must deliver the RV.

Question

Bob wants to sell his recreational vehicle (RV) for $21,000. He e-mails Curt with an offer, but mistakenly types that the price is $20,100. Curt accepts the offer and pays Bob $20,100. Bob
A) ​can avoid the deal due to a unilateral mistake.
B) ​can avoid the deal due to a bilateral mistake.
C) ​can avoid the deal due to a mistake of value.
D) ​must deliver the RV.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The mistake made by Bob was a unilateral mistake, meaning it was made by one party, and Curt was not aware of the mistake. Therefore, Bob cannot avoid the deal because he has already accepted the $20,100 from Curt. The contract is binding, and Bob must deliver the RV to Curt for $20,100 as agreed upon.

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