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title: O.C.G.A. § 11-2-720. Effect of “cancellation” or “rescission” on claims for antecedent breach.
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# O.C.G.A. § 11-2-720. 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.

## History

Code 1933, § 109A-2-720, enacted by Ga. L. 1962, p. 156, § 1.

## Law Reviews

For article discussing the applicability of warranty provisions under the Uniform Commercial Code to domestic solar energy devices, see 30 Mercer L. Rev. 547 (1979).