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Which Section of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 provides that a person who rightfully rescinds a…

Section 75 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 gives a party who rightfully rescinds a contract a right to compensation for damage sustained through non-fulfilment of that…

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Which Section of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 provides that a person who rightfully rescinds a contract is entitled to compensation for any damage which he has sustained through the non-fulfilment of the contract?

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Section 75 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 gives a party who rightfully rescinds a contract a right to compensation for damage sustained through non-fulfilment of that contract.

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Option A

Section 22 concerns a mistake of fact by only one party.

Option B

Section 75 provides for compensation for loss from non-fulfilment when a party rightfully rescinds the contract.

Option C

Section 43 concerns performance by joint promisors and contribution between them.

Option D

Section 45 concerns the devolution of joint rights to claim performance.

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