Mayo Committed a Breach of Contract Against Dirk

question 57

Multiple Choice

Mayo committed a breach of contract against Dirk.After ordering Mayo to compensate Dirk for the losses that he suffered, the judge also ordered Mayo to pay an additional $10 000 to Dirk.These facts most likely demonstrate the concept of

• A)nominal damages.
• B)liquidated damages.
• C)a penalty clause in the contract.
• D)punitive damages.
• E)equitable relief.

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