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Rescission of Sale Contract for Fraud/Misrepresentation — Limitation and Hidden Defect Implications
This study summarizes how fraud/misrepresentation affects rescission claims in sale contracts, and the need to establish fraud before determining the applicable limitation period for hidden defects.
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Updated: 10 September 2026
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This study summarizes how fraud/misrepresentation affects rescission claims in sale contracts, and the need to establish fraud before determining the applicable limitation period for hidden defects.
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Subject
- The plaintiff's rescission claim rests on fraud/misrepresentation allegedly committed by the opposing party. - Accordingly, the claim is not subject to the lapse of time specified in Article 521 of the Civil Code, but falls under the ordinary limitation set by Article 449. - When calculating the limitation for hidden-defect warranty, one must distinguish whether the period runs from delivery of the sold item or from the seller's fraudulent act.
Summary
- Before ruling on a statute-of-limitations plea, the trial court should first examine whether fraud occurred, in order to determine which limitation period applies. - Establishing the presence or absence of fraud is decisive for choosing the applicable limitation rule for rescission and hidden-defect claims.
Practical significance
- Proof or denial of fraud changes how limitation periods are calculated and thus affects the viability of a rescission claim. - Parties should raise and substantiate allegations or defenses regarding fraud so the court can correctly apply Article 521 or Article 449. Note: This is a general educational summary; it is not judicial text, does not constitute legal advice, and does not represent any judicial body.
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Subject?
- The plaintiff's rescission claim rests on fraud/misrepresentation allegedly committed by the opposing party. - Accordingly, the claim is not subject to the lapse of time specified in Article 521 of the Civil Code, but falls under the ordinary limitation set by Article 449. - When calculating the limitation for hidden-defect warranty, one must distinguish whether the period runs from delivery of the sold item or from the seller's fraudulent act.
Summary?
- Before ruling on a statute-of-limitations plea, the trial court should first examine whether fraud occurred, in order to determine which limitation period applies. - Establishing the presence or absence of fraud is decisive for choosing the applicable limitation rule for rescission and hidden-defect claims.
Practical significance?
- Proof or denial of fraud changes how limitation periods are calculated and thus affects the viability of a rescission claim. - Parties should raise and substantiate allegations or defenses regarding fraud so the court can correctly apply Article 521 or Article 449. Note: This is a general educational summary; it is not judicial text, does not constitute legal advice, and does not represent any judicial body.
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