Mr. Copperfield, a collector of movie memorabilia, bid $250,000 on the Batmobile. After taking delivery, he discovered the car was not the car actually used in the film "Batman," it was merely one of five cars used to promote the film. He is suing the seller, Mr. Eisenberg. In which of the following cases would Mr. Copperfield not be entitled to a remedy? (Assume that in each case the facts could be proven.)
A) Fraudulent misrepresentation by Mr. Eisenberg
B) Innocent misrepresentation by Mr. Eisenberg
C) Breach of contract by Mr. Eisenberg
D) Negligent misrepresentation by Mr. Eisenberg
E) Unilateral mistake by Mr. Copperfield

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In the case of a unilateral mistake, where only Mr. Copperfield was mistaken about the nature of the Batmobile without any misrepresentation or breach of contract by Mr. Eisenberg, Mr. Copperfield would not be entitled to a remedy. This is because the mistake was solely on his part without any fault from the seller.

Mr Copperfield, a Collector of Movie Memorabilia, Bid $250,000 on the Batmobile