Remedies for Breach of Contract

Question 1

Damages are the only common law remedy for breach of contract

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 2

Robinson v Harman - 'the purpose of damages is to put the innocent party back in their original position'

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 3

What case is the leading authority for determining consequential loss?

Accepted Answer

Hadley v Baxendale

Answer

Robinson v Harman

Answer

The Heron II

Question 4

In Victoria Laundry v Newman Industries, could the innocent party sue for the loss of the potential new contract?

Accepted Answer

No, exceptional loss is not recoverable

Answer

Yes, exceptional loss if always recoverable

Question 5

Was the loss of profit in The Heron II considered a reasonably possible result of the breach?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Question 6

Was the loss in Jackson v RBS too remote from the breach of the defendant?

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Question 7

Could the innocent party claim for the loss of the following fixture in The Achilleas?

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Question 8

Was the 'cost of cure' considered unreasonable by the court in Ruxley Electronics v Forsyth?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Question 9

What is the general rule regarding damages for emotional distress?

Accepted Answer

They are not recoverable

Answer

They are recoverable

Question 10

However, where MAY a party be awarded damages for emotional distress?

Accepted Answer

Where the central purpose of the contract is enjoyment or relaxation

Answer

Where the terms of the contract specify you can sue for this reason

Answer

Where children are involved

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