Principle

CONTRACT LAW β€” Damages β€” Proof of Special Circumstances and Losses

Area of law
CONTRACT LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The burden of proving that breach caused the claimed loss rests on the claimant. Special damages must be specifically proved. The principle applies to contract law and damages. The rule prevents recovery where causation is not established. The claimant cannot rely on speculation or mere…

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