Question 11

When there is a breach of a contract and damages, the difference between the value of the contract as it had been promised and the value of the performance which wasactually given is a measurement of:

Question 11 options:

	a)the direct damages.
	b)the consequential damages.
	c)the nominal damages.
	d)the liquidated damages.
	e)compensatory damages.

Question 12

The duty to mitigate damages requires that a party injured by a breach of contract must:

Question 12 options:

	a)take any and all steps possible to reduce the damages that will be sustained as a result of the breach.
	b)discharge the contract before filing suit for breach.
	c)take reasonable steps to reduce the damages that will be sustained as a result of the breach.
	d) take no action to reduce the damages that will be sustained as a result of the breach.

Question 13

If a plaintiff seeking damages from a breach-of-contract action were to receive $1 in damages, the damages would most likely be classified as:

Question 13 options:

	a) punitive damages.
	b) exemplary damages.
	c) nominal damages.
	d) compensatory damages.