CODE OF VIRGINIA

EFFECT OF “CANCELLATION” OR “RESCISSION” ON CLAIMS FOR
ANTECEDENT BREACH (§ 8.2-720)

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.

HISTORY: 1964, c. 219.