Principle

CONTRACT LAW — Damages — Recovery Must Not Amount to Double Compensation

Area of law: CONTRACT LAW
Court: Supreme Court

Damages must compensate actual loss, not provide windfall or double recovery. Awarding excessive sums beyond proven loss is exploitative. The principle applies to contract damages. The rule prevents unjust enrichment through litigation. Recovery is limited to making the claimant whole. Double compensation occurs when a…

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