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Bharti Sharma
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Contract damages that put the injured party in as good a position as if the other party had performed are:

A) compensatory damages.
B) incidental damages.
C) consequential damages.
D) liquidated damages.

Compensatory Damages

Compensatory damages are monetary awards to a plaintiff in a lawsuit, intended to compensate for actual losses or injuries incurred due to the defendant's actions.

Consequential Damages

A type of damages in a lawsuit that result not directly from the act but as a consequence of the initial act, often involving loss of profit or other indirect losses.

Liquidated Damages

Predetermined damages agreed upon by the parties in a contract to be paid if a specific breach occurs, as compensation not as a penalty.

  • Discriminate among compensatory, punitive, liquidated, and nominal damages to determine their suitability in breaches of contract scenarios.
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