QUESTION: cear analysis on this case AND ADVICE ONLY .

Mary had a contract with Brick, whereby Brick will paint her Home for $2,000 TT. Brick regrettably got another job for a larger amount of money and told Mary that he cannot paint her house anymore. Mary is furious and has contacted her lawyer to sue Brick for breach of contract.

Jeb contacted Mary soon thereafter and agreed to paint her house for $2,500 TT

Mary is however concerned that if she sues Brick, she may not be able to get any recourse via damages because she has not lost anything. Based on the rules of governing the payment of damages in the event of a breach of contract, please advise Mary, on what she has to establish to be paid damages, clearly identifying each rule.