Question

Adam entered into a contract with Ben for the purchase of ten tons of coal for $200. Ben refused to supply the coal and Adam had to buy ten tons of coal for $300 from Chris.

(A) Adam could have forced Ben to specifically perform the contract.
(B) The measure of consequential damages is $100.
(C) Adam is entitled to puniti ve damages.
(D) The measure of damages is $300.

Answer 1

Answer: B the measure of consequential damages is $100. Because Adam would have a profit of $100 is Ben had not refused to supply the coal.