Unless the contrary intention clearly appears, expressions of "cancellation" or "rescission" of the contract or the like shall not be construed as a renunciation or discharge of any claim in damages for an antecedent breach.
W. Va. Code § 46-2-720
Effect of "cancellation" or "rescission" on claims for antecedent breach
Known as the Uniform Commercial Code
The act spans §§ 46-10-101 to 46-9-809 (630 sections).
Official source: West Virginia Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain West Virginia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.