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.

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In cases of unilateral mistake of fact, where one party is mistaken about a material fact (like the amount owed) and the other party knows or should have known about the mistake, the mistaken party (Lucas, in this case) may be entitled to recover the excess paid.

If Lucas Paid $150 for His Vehicle Taxes Because That