If an "Innocent Party" Fails to Mitigate His Damages, the Court

question 20

Multiple Choice

If an "innocent party" fails to mitigate his damages, the court will

• A)reduce the damages payable to the "innocent party"
• B)pay damages to a third party.
• C)pay damages to the party who caused the loss;
• D)increase the damages payable to the "innocent party";
• E)award punitive damages as well

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