Contracts
Rescission of a real estate contract means:
AModification of the contract terms
BExtension of the closing date
CCancellation of the contract, restoring both parties to their original positions✓ Correct
DTransfer of contractual rights to a third party
Explanation
Rescission cancels the contract and attempts to restore the parties to their pre-contract positions, including the return of earnest money if applicable.
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