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Nominal damages are awarded where:
AThe loss is very large
BThe contract is void
CA breach is proved but no actual loss has been suffered
DThe breach is anticipatory
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. A breach is proved but no actual loss has been suffered
Nominal damages (a token sum) merely vindicate the right where a breach is established but no real loss resulted.
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