The Duty to Mitigate Damages

question 50

Multiple Choice

The duty to mitigate damages:

• A) is not applicable unless the defendant had reason to foresee them at the time the contract was created.
• B) requires the plaintiff to recover damages only in case of physical injuries.
• C) allows the non-breaching party to waive his or her right to insist on complete performance.
• D) requires the plaintiff to do so without undue risk, expense, or humiliation.

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Definitions:

Empathic Communication

A communication approach that involves understanding and sharing the feelings of another, enabling deeper connections and understanding.

Confrontation

A direct engagement or challenge towards a disagreement or issue.

Apparent Feeling

an emotion that seems to be present based on observations of an individual's behavior or expressions but may not fully reflect their internal state.

Disappointment

The feeling of dissatisfaction that arises when one's expectations or hopes are not met.