Mr. Copperfield, a collector of movie memorabilia, bid $50,000 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) Breach of contract by Mr. Eisenberg
B) Unilateral mistake by Mr. Copperfield
C) Fraudulent misrepresentation by Mr. Eisenberg
D) Negligent misrepresentation by Mr. Eisenberg
E) Innocent misrepresentation by Mr. Eisenberg

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If Mr. Copperfield made a unilateral mistake in purchasing the Batmobile and did not rely on any misrepresentation or fraud by Mr. Eisenberg, he may not be entitled to a remedy. This is because a unilateral mistake is a mistake made by one party alone, without any fault on the part of the other party, and does not generally entitle the mistaken party to a remedy. The other choices involve some form of misrepresentation or breach of contract by Mr. Eisenberg, which could entitle Mr. Copperfield to a remedy.

Mr Copperfield, a Collector of Movie Memorabilia, Bid $50,000 on the Batmobile