In Violation of Their Contract, a Partner Quits a Partnership

question 428

Multiple Choice

In violation of their contract, a partner quits a partnership and goes into competition with her old partner. The old partner may ask the court for:

• A) compensatory damages requiring her to return to work with her old partner
• B) special nominal damages
• C) special damages under the rule of Hadley v. Baxendale
• D) liquidated damages in compensation for the breach
• E) none of the other choices are appropriate

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