equitable rescission

equitable rescission
Relief by way of rescission had in a court of equity without restoration by the plaintiff, prior to the commencement of the action, of that which he received from the defendant under the contract which he seeks to have rescinded. Morgan Munitions Supply Co. v Studebaker Corp. 226 NY 94, 123 NE 146.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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