What is Specific Performance as a Legal Remedy?
November 11, 2019When a breach of contract occurs, there are a few different legal remedies to make the injured party whole, which is the goal of any civil remedy. The most common is a monetary damages award, which is compensation paid by the party that caused the breach. There are also equitable remedies, which relate to fairness …
Details3 Non-Monetary Remedies in a Breach of Contract Lawsuit
September 6, 2019A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to perform its obligations under the contract. While an aggrieved party may wish to sue for monetary damages, other remedies may be available. Here are three common non-monetary remedies for breach of contract, which, in some cases may be preferable to a monetary dam…
DetailsWhat is the Parol Evidence Rule?
April 2, 2019In a breach of contract lawsuit, the parol evidence rule excludes the admission of evidence that varies from or contradicts the written terms of the contract. This external evidence is often a verbal exchange (e.g., emails or an oral discussion) regarding the contract terms that vary from the terms of the final con…
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