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Tito v Waddell (No 2)

[1977] Ch 106; [1977] 3 All ER 129 (Ch D, Megarry V-C)

JurisdictionUnited Kingdom

CourtHigh Court (Chancery Division)

Year1977

StatusPersuasive authority

Key Principle

Damages for breach of a covenant to restore land are assessed by reference to the plaintiff's true loss, and cost-of-reinstatement is recoverable only where the plaintiff genuinely intends to carry out the work.

Area of Law

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