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In case of Breach of Contract, the principles for assessment of damages are given in:
Question

In case of Breach of Contract, the principles for assessment of damages are given in:

A.

Hyde Vs Wrench

B.

Hadley Vs Baxendale

C.

Scarf Vs Jodine

D.

Carlil Vs Carbolic Smoke Ball Co.

Correct option is B


The case of Hadley vs Baxendale established the rule that damages for breach of contract should compensate for losses that were foreseeable or in the contemplation of both parties at the time of contract formation.
Information Booster:
Hadley vs Baxendale is the leading case on consequential damages in contract law, setting a standard for what constitutes recoverable damages.
Additional Information:
· Option (a): Hyde vs Wrench deals with Counter-offers.
· Option (c): Scarf vs Jodine does not relate to contract damages.
· Option (d): Carlil vs Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. deals with unilateral contracts.

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