Consequential Damages
/ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Damages awarded for losses that are not directly caused by a breach but are a foreseeable consequence of the breach.
The plaintiff sought consequential damages for lost profits resulting from the supplier's failure to deliver on time.
Forms
- consequential damages
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Commentary
Consequential damages require foreseeability and proximate causation, often necessitating careful contract drafting to limit or exclude these damages.
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