Parker v. Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp.

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Parker v. Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp.
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Facts: Shirley MacLaine entered into a contract with Fox to star in a musical film. Later, Fox backed out, and said that they wouldn't make the film. Fox offered her a part in another movie, a western, for the same price. MacLaine turned down the part and sued.

Arguments: Fox argued that she shouldn't receive damages for the breach because it is the same amount of money, so she had the chance to mitigate damages.

Holding: MacLaine's failure to accept inferior substitute employment is not considered a failure to mitigate. Damages in the full amount of the original contract is awarded.