Cumulative Remedies
/ˈkjuːmjʊlətɪv ˈrɛmɪdiz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal remedies that may be awarded in addition to one another rather than being mutually exclusive.
The claimant sought cumulative remedies to address both damages and injunctive relief.
- (adj.) Describing legal remedies that are combined or allowed to coexist rather than substitute one another.
The contract provided for cumulative remedy options in case of breach.
Forms
- cumulative remedy
Related terms
Commentary
Cumulative remedies emphasize that multiple forms of relief may be granted together, unlike exclusive remedies which allow only one remedy; careful drafting is needed to clarify the parties' intent on remedy availability.
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