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Damages Flowchart – Contract Law Flowchart Master the principles of damages in English & Welsh contract law with this detailed visual guide.The Damages Flowchart breaks down comple x legal rules into a clear, step-by-step format, covering loss assessment, remoteness, mitigation, and special clauses. Ideal for law students, tutors, and legal professionals, this chart transforms dense case law and statutory rules into an easy-to-use reference for exams, coursework, and practice. 📘 Key Topics Covered: Aim of Damages – Robinson v Harman principle of placing claimant in the pre-breach position Types of Loss – Expectation loss, reliance loss, nominal damages Remoteness of Damage – Hadley v Baxendale test, Victoria Laundry, The Heron II, and The Achilleas Specified Damages & Penalty Clauses – Dunlop v New Garage, Cavendish Square Holding, and commercial enforceability Special Considerations – Consumer surplus (Ruxley Electronics v Forsyth), mental distress (Jarvis v Swan Tours), loss of opportunity (Chaplin v Hicks) Mitigation Rules – Duty to minimise loss (British Westinghouse Electric), assessment timing, exceptions (Golden Strait Corporation) Key Case Law References – Covering foundational and modern decisions affecting damages calculation ✅ Perfect For: Law students (LLB, GDL, SQE, A-levels) Tutors & lecturers explaining remedies in contract law Solicitors & paralegals needing quick-reference materials Anyone preparing for contract law exams or problem questions Show more