alleryStart learning →Compensatory damages aim to place the innocent party where?
AWhere the defaulter is punished
BIn a position to rescind
CIn the position held but for breach
DIn a better position than before
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. In the position held but for breach
Compensation tries to put the innocent party where it would have stood had the contract been performed.
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