Description
Sweet & Maxwell Damages For Breach Of Contract by Richard Lawson
This is a new title in our Contract Law Library by the author of Exclusion Clauses and Unfair Contract Terms (12th edition). The book provides authoritative and practical guidance on the damages clients/companies can claim in the event of breach of contract.
Key Features:
Explains and analyses the rule established in Hadley v Baxendale (1854) and traces its interpretation and evolution over time
Covers the principle of recovery for loss of bargain
Examines the types of expenses recoverable and considers the problem of double compensation
Appraises the case law in relation to damages for distress, inconvenience and the like
Clarifies the courts’ position in relation to recovery for losses caused
Sets out the approach adopted by the courts and statute, in particular, the Consumer Rights Act 2015, to the control of contractual terms which seek to limit or exclude liability for damages
Discusses the role of intent in the assessment of damages for breach