Remedies Flashcards
1
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What is the purpose of damages in Contract Law?
A
To compensate the claimant for losses suffered as a result of the breach
2
Q
What is the rule in terms of remoteness of damage?
A
Must be causal link between defendants breach and damage suffered by claimant
3
Q
Who decides causation?
A
The court decides if brech is predominant reason for loss suffered
4
Q
What is the case of London Joint Stock Bank v MacMillan?
A
Client who drew cheque that could be and was altered was liable for loss to the bank
5
Q
Can a party still be liable if there was an interviening event but no break in chain of causation?
What case
A
Yes
Stanbie v Troman
Left premisis unlocked and it got burgled - liable
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