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Morris-Garner v One Step (Support) Ltd

[2018] UKSC 20
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtUK Supreme Court
Year2018
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Negotiating damages for breach of contract are available only where conventional damages are inadequate and the breach involves invasion of a right, not mere failure to perform a positive obligation.

Key Principle

Wrotham Park / negotiating damages are available for breach of contract only where conventional compensatory damages are inadequate and the breach involves the invasion of a right, not merely a failure to perform a positive obligation.

Area of Law

contract

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