Remedies for Breach of Contract

Question 1 of 10

1

Damages are the only common law remedy for breach of contract

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

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

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

What case is the leading authority for determining consequential loss?

Select one of the following:

Robinson v Harman
Hadley v Baxendale
The Heron II

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

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

Select one of the following:

Yes, exceptional loss if always recoverable
No, exceptional loss is not recoverable

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

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

Select one of the following:

Yes
No

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

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

Select one of the following:

Yes
No

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

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

Select one of the following:

Yes
No

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

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

Select one of the following:

Yes
No

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

What is the general rule regarding damages for emotional distress?

Select one of the following:

They are recoverable
They are not recoverable

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

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

Select one of the following:

Where the terms of the contract specify you can sue for this reason
Where the central purpose of the contract is enjoyment or relaxation
Where children are involved

	Created by Ria Hill about 7 years ago

Quiz to test your knowledge of principles and case law for remedies

Remedies for Breach of Contract

Question 1 of 10

Damages are the only common law remedy for breach of contract

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

What case is the leading authority for determining consequential loss?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

What is the general rule regarding damages for emotional distress?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

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

Select one of the following:

Explanation