Remedies

Question 1

Remedies: General Roadmap

Answer 1

I. Damages
II. Injunctive Relief
III. Specific Performance
IV. Rescission
V. Reformation
VI. Restitution
VII. Replevin
VIII. Ejectment

Question 2

I. Damages

Answer 2

A. Tort
1. Compensatory
2. Nominal
3. Punitive

B. Contracts
1. Compensatory (General (Expectation), Special (Incidental, Consequential, Punitive))
2. Alternative to Compensatory (Reliance, Restitution, Nominal, Liquidated)

C. Limitations
1. Causation
2. Certainty
3. Mitigation
4. Reduction for Benefits

Question 3

II. Injunctive Relief

Answer 3

A. Generally
B. TRO
C. Preliminary Injunction
D. Permanent Injunction (Defenses: 1A, Laches, Unclean Hands)

Question 4

III. Specific Performance

Answer 4

A. Generally
B. Elements (Valid K, damages inadequate, conditions satisfied, relief fair, enforcement feasible)
C. Defenses (Laches, Unclean Hands)

Question 5

IV. Rescission

Answer 5

A. Generally
B. Grounds (Fraud, mistake, duress, undue influence)
C. Types (legal, equitable)
D. Restitution or Replevin
E. Defenses (Laches, Unclean Hands)

Question 6

V. Reformation

Answer 6

A. Elements
B. Defenses (Laches, Unclean Hands, 3P BFP)

Question 7

VI. Restitution

Answer 7

A. Generally
B. Cause of Action
C. Constructive Trust
D. Equitable Lien

Question 8

VII. Replevin

Answer 8

A. Rule
B. Defense (3P BFP)
C. Procedure

Question 9

VIII. Ejectment

Answer 9

A. Rule (lawful title, right to immediate possession)
B. Measure of Recovery (return of possession, damages for loss of use and harm to land)