Contract Termination / Rescission
Retroactive termination of a valid contract. Two types: termination after demand and immediate termination. Post-2020 reform, debtor's fault is not required for termination.
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民法541条・542条
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Q. What does Contract Termination / Rescission mean?
Retroactive termination of a valid contract. Two types: termination after demand and immediate termination. Post-2020 reform, debtor's fault is not required for termination.
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