The Nature of a Loss Resulting from a Contract Breach

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nature of a loss resulting from a contract breach may be such as to entitle one party to a choice among two or more means to redress the grievance, where the choices are mutually exclusive. This is known as _____.

• A) restitution
• B) waiver
• C) foreseeability
• D) election of remedies
• E) consequential damage

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Material Representations

Statements or assertions of fact that significantly influence the decision-making of another party in a legal agreement.

Innocent Misrepresentations

False statements made without fault regarding a material fact that induce someone into a contract.

Punitive Damages

are monetary compensations awarded in a lawsuit as a punishment to the defendant and to deter future similar acts.

Fraud

A deliberate deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain, or to deprive a victim of a legal right.