Contracts Broken? How to Fight Back and Reclaim What's Yours

Breach occurs when a party fails their duties under a binding contract

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Compensatory damages typically awarded to place the plaintiff in the position they expected

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Punitive damages may apply if breach was result of willful, reckless or fraudulent actions

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Injunctive relief can compel party to fulfill duties or prevent continuing breaches

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Burden of proof falls on plaintiff to demonstrate breach and resulting harms

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Damages may include lost profits, reliance costs, restitution, or specific performance

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Defenses like prior material breach, impossibility can limit plaintiff's recovery

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Statute of limitations restricts how long after breach that lawsuits can be filed

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Consulting an attorney vital when considering breach of contract claims and remedies

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