Damages as a remedy will not be available in which of the following situations?
A) Jones makes a negligent misstatement, persuading Smith to enter a contract with him.
B) Jones makes a fraudulent misrepresentation, persuading Smith to enter a contract with him.
C) A false statement made by Jones becomes a term of the contract.
D) Jones, although being careful, makes an innocent misrepresentation persuading Smith to enter a contract with him.
E) Jones makes and intentional misrepresentation of fact in order to get Smith to sign the agreement.

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In the case of an innocent misrepresentation, damages are typically not awarded as a remedy. Instead, the usual remedy is rescission of the contract.

Damages as a Remedy Will Not Be Available in Which