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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 2§ 1688 Contract Rescission Rules

§ 1688 Contract Rescission Rules

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§ 1688 Contract Rescission Rules

This law says a contract ends when the parties agree to cancel it.

Key Takeaways

  • •A contract can be ended if all parties agree to cancel it.
  • •The cancellation must be mutual—everyone has to agree.
  • •Once cancelled, the contract no longer has any legal force.

Example

Two friends sign a lease to rent an apartment, but later they both decide they no longer want to go through with it and mutually agree to cancel the lease.

Because they both agree to cancel, the contract is considered finished and neither has to follow its terms anymore.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1688 Contract Rescission Rules

A contract is extinguished by its rescission. (Enacted 1872.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

contractrescission

Related Statutes

  • § 1689.24 Seminar Sales Contract Definitions
  • § 1692 Rescission Relief Claims
  • § 1102.3 Seller Disclosure Delivery Requirements
  • § 1557 Minor And Unsound Mind Contracts
  • § 1559 Third-Party Contract Enforcement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 1688.
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