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The New Lawyer Q&A

May 18, 2010

QUESTION 1

Can Pat Prevail in a Suit Against Danco for Breach of Contract, and If So, What Is the Measure of Damages? Discuss.

Applicable Law: Common Law

Pat and Danco entered into a written services contract on April 1. Since this contract was for services - Pat was to write four computer programs for Danco - it is governed by the common law.

Valid Contract

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