alleryA stipulated sum that is a genuine pre-estimate of the likely loss on breach is best described as:
AVindictive damages
BLiquidated damages
CNominal damages
DA penalty
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Liquidated damages
Liquidated damages are a genuine pre-estimate of the probable loss
a penalty is an extravagant sum fixed in terrorem to compel performance.
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