Efficient Breach
/ɪˈfɪʃənt britʃ/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal theory positing that breaching a contract and paying damages is economically efficient when the breach benefits outweigh the harm caused.
The court considered whether the defendant's efficient breach justified the contract violation.
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- efficient breach
- efficient breaches
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Commentary
The concept highlights a cost-benefit analysis in contract breach, emphasizing economic efficiency rather than strict enforcement.
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