Contracts
A Washington purchase agreement is rescinded by mutual agreement before closing. The parties' rights and obligations:
AContinue until the original closing date
BAre extinguished, and each party is returned to their original position✓ Correct
CAre transferred to a new buyer automatically
DMust be resolved through arbitration
Explanation
Rescission by mutual agreement cancels the contract and returns both parties to their original positions — the buyer receives their earnest money back, the seller retains the property, and neither party owes the other anything further.
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