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Last time, I wrote about the different ways by which contracts can be discharged. Read it here.
I proceed to the concluding part of the Law of Contracts.
REMEDIES FOR A BREACH OF CONTRACT
A party who has suffered a loss or is injured as a result of the contract by the other party will be entitled to some remedies under the law, depending on the circumstances of the breach.
Damages
These are awarded to an injured party in
order to place him in the position he would have been if the contract had been
fully performed.
Quantum Meruit
This is a claim for reasonable remuneration commensurate to the work done.This usually occurs in cases of substantial performance of the contract by the party claiming or prevention from completion by the other party.
Specific Performance
The court may order or compel a party to perform fully what he had contracted to do.
Injunction
This is an order given by the court to restrain a party from breaching a stipulation if the contract, especially an undertaking not to do something.
Repudiation
A party who is affected by the breach of the other party may elect to repudiate or rescind the contract and treat himself discharged from further obligations.
Rectification
Where the contract is affected by mistake relating to documents, the court may remedy the mistake by rectifying the document and order specific performance of the contract, as rectified.
- Delay defeats equity
- Equity aids the vigilant, not those who slumber on their rights.”
I believe that you have garnered basic information useful for your business, art and law assignments.
- Wetin Lawyers dey do Sef? A resource book for the entertainment and creative industries published by dtalkshop.
- My (ICAN) notes (1996-1998)
2 comments:
Very succinct and useful write-up.
Thank you Mr. Solomon. I am glad you find this write up useful.
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