A Contractor and Southampton, Inc

question 58

Multiple Choice

A contractor and Southampton, Inc.have a contract, which calls for the contractor to build a building with the completion by June 15.If the building is not completed by that date, the contract calls for the contractor to pay $100 per day in damages.The $100 per day is:

• A) liquidated damages.
• B) an illegal penalty.
• C) punitive damages.
• D) nominal damages.

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Definitions:

Book Value

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