If an innocent misrepresentation is made,the aggrieved party may rescind the contract but may not sue for damages.

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If a misrepresentation was innocent (i.e. the person making it had no reason to believe it was false), then the aggrieved party can rescind the contract but cannot sue for damages. This is because there was no intention to deceive on the part of the person making the misrepresentation.

If an Innocent Misrepresentation Is Made,the Aggrieved Party May Rescind