Max has contracted with Lew to have his house painted. The contract specifically stated that the job was to be completed by August 25. Lew completes the job on August 26. Max has suffered no loss due to the delay. The job was otherwise done exactly to all contract requirements and specifications. If Max sues Lew for breach of contract due to the missed completion date and if the courts were to award damages, what type of damages would most likely be awarded.

Which one is correct?

a. punitive damages

b. consequential damages

c. restitution

d. nominal damages

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Gary Davila

12 September, 09:19

Max has contracted with Lew to have his house painted. The contract specifically stated that the job was to be completed by August 25. Lew completes the job on August 26. Max has suffered no loss due to the delay. The job was otherwise done exactly to all contract requirements and specifications. If Max sues Lew for breach of contract due to the missed completion date and if the courts were to award damages, what type of damages would most likely be awarded.

Which one is correct?

a. punitive damages

b. consequential damages

c. restitution

d. nominal damages

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Jean Herring · Answer 1

d. nominal damages

Explanation:

Nominal damages award refers to awards given if the plaintiff has been unfairly violated and his rights have been violated, but no damages or financial damages have been inflicted. Here Max is under contract breach because Lou did not complete his work on the scheduled date, which led to Lee being sued for missing the due date. Although he suffered no damages from Lou's action, the court awarded him a nominal damages despite the breach of his contract. so as per given, Max suffer no loss because of Lew has delay while doing painting to house and when he decide to sue then he awardas nominal damage to contract breach