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Damages, and there assessment.
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BLB 1115 Assessment 1 Id: 3212756 Damages I. Introduction Damages are defined as: The pecuniary compensation, obtainable by success in an action, for a wrong which is either a tort or a breach of contract, the compensation being in the form of a lump sum which is awarded unconditionally and is generally, but not necessarily, expressed in (Australian) currency.1 In the case when a breach of contract occurs, the party who suffers the loss as the consequence arising from such a breach is entitled to claim damages. An action for damages is a right for the party not in breach, i.e. the plaintiff, which is implied by the law. This right is based on the general idea that "wherever the law recognizes or creates a primary duty or obligation, a secondary duty or obligation is implied by law when a breach of duty occurs.2 The objective...
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