Effect of "cancellation" or "rescission" on claims for antecedent breach

Va. Code Ann. § 8.2-720
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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. 1964, c. 219.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/8.2-720/Fetched: 10/17/2026

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