Mistaken Transaction in the Sale of a Device
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Question
A young man thought that the charging function of his electric shaver had broken, and therefore he sold it to his friend for a low price. Afterwards it turned out that it is possible to charge it properly using a different type of outlet. In light of this, the seller claims that if he had known about this option, he would not have sold it, and he wishes to cancel the transaction. Is he correct?
Answer
If he had no way of knowing about this solution at the time of the sale, this is considered a transaction made in error (mekach ta’ut).
Source
Choshen Mishpat 233.
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