Damage Cap

/ˈdæmɪdʒ kæp/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A contractual or statutory provision that limits the amount of monetary damages one party can recover from another.
    The contract included a damage cap of $100,000 to limit liability.

Forms

  • damage caps

Commentary

Damage caps are often negotiated to balance risk and encourage settlement; precise drafting is critical to avoid ambiguity about scope and applicability.

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