What is the Law in California for Contract Damages - California Civil Jury Instruction CACI 350
California Law
CA Civil Jury Instructions
CACI 350 - Contract Damages
As of September 1, 2010
California Civil Jury Instruction CACI 350
350. Introduction to Contract Damages
If you decide that [name of plaintiff] has proved [his/her/its] claim
against [name of defendant] for breach of contract, you also must
decide how much money will reasonably compensate [name of
plaintiff] for the harm caused by the breach. This compensation is
called "damages." The purpose of such damages is to put [name of
plaintiff] in as good a position as [he/she/it] would have been if
[name of defendant] had performed as promised.
To recover damages for any harm, [name of plaintiff] must prove:
1. That the harm was likely to arise in the ordinary course of
events from the breach of the contract; or
2. That when the contract was made, both parties could have
reasonably foreseen the harm as the probable result of the
breach.
[Name of plaintiff] also must prove the amount of [his/her/its]
damages according to the following instructions. [He/She/It] does
not have to prove the exact amount of damages. You must not
speculate or guess in awarding damages.
[Name of plaintiff] claims damages for [identify general damages
claimed].
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