Duty to Mitigate
/ˈduːti tuː ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) An obligation upon a party suffering loss to take reasonable steps to reduce the amount of damage or loss incurred.
The plaintiff failed in their duty to mitigate damages by not seeking alternative employment after dismissal.
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- duty to mitigate
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Commentary
The duty to mitigate requires injured parties to act reasonably to limit losses; failure to do so can reduce recoverable damages.
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