what damages can be awarded for contract breach for non - performance
There are two general categories of damages that may be awarded if a breach of contract claim is proved. 1. Compensatory Damages. Compensatory damages (also called âactual damagesâ) cover the loss the nonbreaching party incurred as a result of the breach of contract.
Liquidated Damages: These types of damages are awarded when there is a provision in a contract which states the amount of damages that shall be awarded in the event of a breach. Liquidated damages cannot be used as punishment to a party or to harm the party for the breach.