Contracts
A Mississippi buyer and seller agree to cancel their purchase contract and return the earnest money to the buyer. This is called:
ABreach of contract
BMutual rescission✓ Correct
CSpecific performance
DNovation
Explanation
Mutual rescission is the cancellation of a contract by agreement of both parties, returning them to their pre-contract positions. Both parties must consent to mutual rescission.
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