Liquidated Damage Clause

/ˈlɪkwɪˌdeɪtɪd ˈdæmɪdʒ klɔːz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A contractual provision specifying a predetermined sum payable as damages for breach, where actual harm is difficult to quantify.
    The contract included a liquidated damage clause requiring payment of $10,000 for each day of delay.

Forms

  • liquidated damage clause
  • liquidated damage clauses

Commentary

Ensure liquidated damage clauses represent a genuine pre-estimate of loss to avoid invalidation as a penalty.

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