Damages

Question 1

Damages-purpose

Answer 1

Put victim in position would have been in if contract was
performed

Question 2

Restitution

Answer 2

A repayment of money or other benefits

Question 3

Reliance loss

Answer 3

Expenses incurred
Anglia TV Ltd v Reed (1972)

Question 4

Damages for the loss of chance

Answer 4

Rare circumstances - Courts can allow claim for loss that is speculative

Question 5

Damages for future contracts

Answer 5

Can claim for profit that he/she would have been able to complete but for the breach
Victoria laundry Ltd v Newman Industries

Question 6

Damages where there is a market

Answer 6

Where there is a market, damages will be difference between contract price and the price obtained or required to be paid in the market

Question 7

Damages for loss of bargain

Answer 7

Put C in position if contract had been performed
Bence Graphics international v Fasson UK

Question 8

Wrotham park damages

Answer 8

Where claimant would hav very real problems in establishing financial loss and it is ‘just’ response to a breach of contract
Wrotham park estates v parkside homes

Question 9

Nominal damages

Answer 9

No loss is suffered due to breach
Staniforth v Lyall