Opinion ID: 2054163
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Whether Midland Failed to Establish Any Damages Were Caused by the Breach

Text: As a final argument, Mercy contends that Midland failed to prove any damages were caused by its breach of the estoppel certificate. We conclude that there was substantial evidence presented by which the jury could conclude that some damages were caused by Mercy's breach of the estoppel certificate. If Mercy had complied with the terms of the estoppel certificate and obtained consent from Midland before modifying the lease agreement, Midland would likely have taken steps to ensure it would receive all money paid to FDC under any sort of settlement. Thus, Midland did sustain damages as a result of Mercy's breach of the estoppel certificate to the extent that it did not receive payment from FDC for the lease payments FDC received in advance from Mercy via the lease termination agreement. Mercy's contention that Midland may have approved the termination agreement in exchange for a lump sum payment of $82,673 is purely speculative and the jury could have concluded as such.