Randall Was Wrongfully Dismissed from His Job as an Accountant

question 36

Multiple Choice

Randall was wrongfully dismissed from his job as an accountant 6 months before his term of employment expired.He would have earned $50,000 had the contract not been breached.He had the opportunity to take a similar accounting job shortly after his termination,which would have paid $30,000 but he refused to do so.Which statement describes the most likely outcome?

• A) Randall's damages will be $50 000.
• B) Randall is not entitled to damages because he had another job available to him.
• C) Randall's damages will be $30 000.
• D) Randall's damages will be $20 000.

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