Special damages
Contract Law

Term: special damages

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Usage: The claimant sought special damage for their unfair dismissal, which was represented by their loss of earnings.

Related Words: consequential loss; general damages; special damages; nominal damages; liquidated damages; mitigation of damage; remoteness of damage; assessment of damages; liquidated damages; penalties; breach of contract; quantum meruit; contributory negligence; contract; charging order; financial loss.