Mississippi § 75-2-720 - Effect of “cancellation” or “rescission” on claims for antecedent breach.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 75-2-720 — Effect of “cancellation” or “rescission” on claims for antecedent breach., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 75-2-720. Effect of “cancellation” or “rescission” on claims for antecedent breach.
Unless the contrary intention clearly appears, expressions of “cancellation” or “rescission” of the contract or the like shall not be construed as a renunciation or discharge of any claim in damages for an antecedent breach.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 75-2-720 ("Effect of “cancellation” or “rescission” on claims for antecedent breach.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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