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Measure of damages

By: Series: Contract Journal ; 416(6408) 8 January 2003, 19(1)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the issue of measure of damages for breach of contract where the cost of reinstatement is disproportionate to the loss suffered. Examines the case "McLaren Murdoch and Hamilton v Abercromby Motor Group Ltd"(CSOH [2003] CILL 1964) with reference to "Ruxley Electronics and Construction Ltd v Forsyth" (HL Abs53197) which helped to clarify how damages should be assessed for defective performance under a construction contract. View "McLaren Murdoch and Hamilton v Abercromby Motor Group Ltd" judgment at ww.scotcourts.gov.uk.

Discusses the issue of measure of damages for breach of contract where the cost of reinstatement is disproportionate to the loss suffered. Examines the case "McLaren Murdoch and Hamilton v Abercromby Motor Group Ltd"(CSOH [2003] CILL 1964) with reference to "Ruxley Electronics and Construction Ltd v Forsyth" (HL Abs53197) which helped to clarify how damages should be assessed for defective performance under a construction contract. View "McLaren Murdoch and Hamilton v Abercromby Motor Group Ltd" judgment at ww.scotcourts.gov.uk.