Contracts
Under Oregon contract law, 'rescission' means:
AModifying the terms of an existing contract
BCanceling a contract and restoring both parties to their original positions✓ Correct
CEnforcing a contract through legal action
DSubstituting a new party in place of an original party
Explanation
Rescission is the cancellation of a contract that returns both parties to their pre-contract positions. Mutual rescission occurs by agreement; unilateral rescission may be available when a party can show fraud, misrepresentation, duress, or other grounds.
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