Measuring damages

Question 1

Gen rule

Answer 1

As far as money can do be placed in position they would have been had breach not occurred and promise fulfilled

Compensation not punishment

Question 2

How is it assessed

Answer 2

Expected loss and reliance loss

No loss nominal only

Question 3

Expected loss

Answer 3

Loss of profits , usual measure

If expected to make profit profit should be recovered

Unless too remote

Can refuse if unreasonable - Ruxley
Balanced by s13 SGA

Loss of enjoyment under this head

If expected loss fails will look for other way

Question 4

Ruxley electronics and construction v forsth 1995

Answer 4

Pool

If unreasonable can refuse damages under expected loss

Question 5

Jackson v horizon hols 1975

Answer 5

Damages for loss of enjoyment only when main purpose of contact is pleasure

Question 6

Reliance loss

Answer 6

Loss of expenses

Contracts imposs to cal

So may wish to claim upon expenses incurred in reliance of contract - Angela tv v reed 1972

But can’t claim under this head to escape unprofitable contract

Question 7

Angela tv ltd v reeds 1972

Answer 7

Claim for expenses under reliance of contract