Asked by
Elena Stavroplus
on Nov 29, 2024Verified
If Lucas paid $150 for his vehicle taxes because that is what he was told he owed, then later finds out he only owed $50, he should be able to recover the $100 because this was a unilateral mistake of fact.
Unilateral Mistake
A legal concept in contract law where one party is mistaken about a basic assumption on which a contract is based, without the other party sharing the same mistake.
Vehicle Taxes
Taxes imposed on vehicles by various jurisdictions, often based on the vehicle's value, weight, or usage.
Recover
The process of obtaining something lost or owed, such as regaining health or retrieving financial compensation through legal means.
- Distinguish between errors in contractual terms and their impact on the enforceability of contracts.
Verified Answer
AO
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between errors in contractual terms and their impact on the enforceability of contracts.