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A breach of contract is proved, but no actual loss is established. What kind of damages may the court…

Nominal damages may recognize a breach where actual loss is not established. If loss is established, difficulty in measuring the amount precisely does not by itself limit…

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A breach of contract is proved, but no actual loss is established. What kind of damages may the court award solely to recognize the breach?

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Nominal damages may recognize a breach where actual loss is not established. If loss is established, difficulty in measuring the amount precisely does not by itself limit recovery to nominal damages.

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Option A

Compensatory damages address loss caused by the breach.

Option B

Liquidated damages refer to a sum fixed by the contract as damages for breach.

Option C

Exemplary damages are punitive in purpose.

Option D

Nominal damages are a token recognition of the breach.

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