Principle

CONTRACT LAW β€” Damages β€” Distinction Between General and Special Damages in Contract

Area of law
CONTRACT LAW
Court
Supreme Court

"General" and "special" damages terminology is less precise in contract than in tort. Parties may agree in advance on damages for specific breaches (liquidated damages). The principle applies to contract law and damages. The rule recognises party autonomy to stipulate damages. Such agreed damages are…

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