Fact Pattern 12-1
Lewis, an employee of Silos, Inc., makes a substantial mathematical error in totaling the estimated costs for a project for which AgriCo-op is seeking bids. Consequently, Silos's bid is significantly low.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 12-1. Any contract with AgriCo-op that includes the mistake may be rescinded

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Fact Pattern 12-1 
Lewis, an employee of Silos, Inc., makes a substantial mathematical error in totaling the estimated costs for a project for which AgriCo-op is seeking bids. Consequently, Silos's bid is significantly low.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 12-1. Any contract with AgriCo-op that includes the mistake may be rescinded

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If the error was made inadvertently and without gross negligence, the contract can be rescinded. This is because a mistake made without gross negligence is considered a unilateral mistake, and a non-mutual mistake can be a ground to rescind a contract. However, if Lewis intentionally or negligently made the error or made it intelligently but distractedly, the contract cannot be rescinded.