Damage to property

Question 1

Where a breach of contract results in damage to property, what are the distinct and alternative measures of damages that may be applied?

Answer 1

• The capital value in its unharmed state minus the value in its harmed state (the reduction in value measure).
• The cost of repair/reinstatement (the cost of cure).

Question 2

What was held in the case of Ruxley Electronic Ltd v Forsyth 1996? Pool case

Answer 2

Judge found no difference in value. Court awarded £2500 for loss of amenity.