alleryUnder Section 73, 'ordinary damages' are those that:
APunish the defaulting party
BAre awarded only on special notice
CAre fixed in advance by the parties
DArise naturally in the usual course of things from the breach
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Arise naturally in the usual course of things from the breach
Ordinary (general) damages compensate for loss arising naturally and directly in the usual course of things from the breach.
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