92.2k views
4 votes
Dunlap contracted to work exclusively for Foster during June for $5,000. On May 31, Foster canceled the contract. Dunlap found another job during June for $3,000. Dunlap filed suit against Foster for breach of contract. Dunlap should recover what amount of compensatory damages?

User Pelumi
by
6.8k points

2 Answers

5 votes

Answer:

$2,000

Step-by-step explanation:

...............

User Renosis
by
8.2k points
2 votes

Answer:

$2,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Compensatory damages can be claimed by a plaintiff in order to compensate for incurred losses or injuries. The plaintiff must prove that he/she suffered damages due to the defendant's negligence or unlawful conduct.

In this case, Dunlap lost $2,000 (= $5,000 - $3,000) because Foster didn't perform, so he can sue in a civil court to recover the $2,000.

User David Lovell
by
7.9k points