Remedies

• Explain the principle from Hadley v Baxendale

  A claimant cannot recover for a loss which is too remote a consequence of the breach
• What is the remoteness test?

  1. Losses which arise naturally 'in the usual course of things' (normal loss)
  2. other losses which were reasonably within the contemplation of both parties at the time they made the contract (abnormal loss)
• Define specific performance

  This is a court order compelling someone to perform their obligations under a contract. Awarded in very limited situations
• What is the remedy available to a consumer under s.20 CRA 2015?

  30 day right to reject and consumer is entitled to a refund within 14 days