A salesperson innocently misrepresented a fact to a customer about a new printer.She honestly believed his statement was true and was not careless.Although this fact was not about a term of the contract,it did induce the customer to buy that printer.The next day,the customer learned the true facts and wanted to return the printer.If the store refused to take it back and the customer sued,which of the following would be the most likely result?
A) an award of damages
B) The buyer's case would be dismissed.
C) an order of specific performance
D) an order of rescission
E) an injunction

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In this case, the customer has a valid claim for rescission, which means he can cancel the contract and return the printer. The salesperson's innocent misrepresentation induced the customer to purchase the printer, and now that the customer has discovered the truth, he is entitled to rescind the contract. While the customer may also be entitled to damages, the most likely outcome in this case is rescission.

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