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Jackson v Royal Bank of Scotland plc

[2005] UKHL 3
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtUK House of Lords
Year2005
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Damages for breach of contract may include compensation for loss of a chance, assessed by reference to the probability that the lost opportunity would have been realised.

Key Principle

loss of a chance in contract; assessment of damages for lost opportunity

Area of Law

Tort — Professional Negligence

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