Principle

CONTRACT LAW — Damages — Governing Principle of Damages

Area of law
CONTRACT LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Contract damages aim to restore the injured party to the position had the contract been performed. Recovery is limited to reasonably foreseeable losses at contract formation. The principle applies to contract law and damages. The rule embodies the principle from Hadley v. Baxendale. The claimant…

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