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In: Accounting13.2 Unilateral MistakeThe County of Contra Costa, California, held a tax sale in whichit...13.2 Unilateral MistakeThe County of Contra Costa, California, held a tax sale in whichit offered for sale a vacant piece of property located in the cityof El Cerrito. Richard J. Schultz, a carpenter, saw the notice ofthe pending tax sale and was interested in purchasing the lot tobuild a house. Prior to attending the tax sale, Schultz visited andmeasured the parcel, examined the neighborhood and found the housesthere to be “ very nice,” and had a title search done that turnedup no liens or judgments against the property. Schultz did not,however, check with the city zoning department regarding the zoningof the property.Schultz attended the tax sale and, after spirited bidding, wonwith a bid of $ 9,100 and received a deed to the property. Withinone week of the purchase, Schultz discovered that the city’s zoninglaws prevented building a residence on the lot. In essence, the lotwas worthless. Schultz sued to rescind the contract.Can the contract be rescinded?