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The Non-Breaching Party’s “Duty” to Mitigate Damages

Understanding the Doctrine of Avoidable Consequences In US contract law, the mitigation of damages doctrine, or the doctrine of avoidable consequences, is a universally accepted principle. It mandates that the party harmed by a breach of contract must take reasonable steps to prevent their losses from accumulating. A failure to act reasonably can result in […]

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