Nurse v. Barnes

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Nurse v. Barnes
Court
Citation Sir T. Rayam 77 (1664)
Date decided 1664

Facts

For 10 pounds, the plaintiff was allowed to enjoy the defendant’s iron mills for six months. The defendant evidently violated the contract.


Issues

Whether the plaintiff could be entitled to special damages amounting to more than the contract was worth.


Holding/Decision

The jury awarded damages in the amount of 500 pounds, because they found the plaintiff was due the amount of the contract as well as value of stock laid in the contract.


Reasoning

When a party incurs a loss based on another’s failed contractual obligation, that offending party should be held liable.