Damages (151)
HELD:
"damages are the entitlement that arises from a breach of contract.
HELD:
"Special damage comprises all past pecuniary losses which are calculated at the date of trial: HALBURY'S LAWS OF ENGLAND 4TH Ed., vol. 36(1) paragraph 28, pages 21.
HELD:
"It has to be remembered that strict proof of special damage does not mean unusual proof.
HELD:
"...Even where the claim is understood to mean a claim simply for breach of contract which should put the Cross-Appellant in the position it would have been if the contract had not been breached, the claim cannot succeed.
HELD:
"It is settled that a claim for general damages or distinction between general and special damages are inappropriate in an action for breach of contract.
HELD:
"The conduct and action of the Appellant clearly constituted a breach of the contract between them and the Respondent thereby incurring liability to pay damages by the operation of the law, to the Respondent for the breach.