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In which of the following cases would rescission of a contract be adjudged by the Court?

Rescission is adjudged "Where the contract is voidable by the plaintiff" (s.27(1) of the Specific Relief Act); cases "Where the plaintiff has ratified the contract", where…

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In which of the following cases would rescission of a contract be adjudged by the Court?

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Rescission is adjudged "Where the contract is voidable by the plaintiff" (s.27(1) of the Specific Relief Act); cases "Where the plaintiff has ratified the contract", where "The third parties to the contract have acquired the right in good faith", and "Where the part of the contract sought to be rescinded is not severable from the rest of the contract" are all grounds to refuse it under s.27(2).

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