Multiple Choice
Jeff was a subcontractor,bidding on a contract for ACE Corp.,the general contractor.When adding up the total of materials and labor,Jeff's secretary mistakenly moved the decimal point one place,ending up with a bid of $3500 rather than $35,000.ACE Corp.accepted Jeff's bid,mostly because all the other bids were over $30,000.When Jeff learned of the mistake,he tells ACE Corp.that he cannot do the job for $3500.If ACE Corp.sues to enforce this contract,what is the most likely result?
A) The contract is enforceable, since there was an offer, acceptance, and consideration.
B) This is a bilateral mistake, so the contract can be rescinded by either party.
C) This is a unilateral mistake, so the contract cannot be rescinded by Jeff.
D) This is a unilateral mistake, but one where ACE Corp. knew that a mistake had been made. Jeff should be able to rescind the contract.
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