The primary purpose of ordinary damages for breach of contract is to:
Correct answer: C. Put the claimant in the position of performance
- A. Punish the defaulting party
- B. Transfer the defendant's property
- C. Put the claimant in the position of performance
- D. Declare the contract criminal
Explanation
Contract damages normally aim to place the injured party in the position they would have occupied if the contract had been performed. Their usual purpose is compensation, not punishment or criminal prosecution.
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