If the Subject Matter of a Contract Turns Out to Be

question 14

True/False

If the subject matter of a contract turns out to be more valuable than one of the parties believed it would be, that party can rescind the contract.

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Definitions:

Voting Common Stock

Shares that give the shareholder voting rights in corporate decisions, typically one vote per share owned.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation with a fixed dividend that is paid out before any dividends to common stockholders.

Net Income

A company's overall earnings, after deducting taxes and all other expenses from its total revenue.

Noncontrolling Interest

A minority stake in a company, referring to shareholders who do not have the majority of voting rights or significant influence over the company.