All Spending Is Restitution
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Example wrong choices
17012_restitution-vs-reliance · CONTRACTS · Choice AHannah has no remedy because expectation damages cannot be proven.
Why it's attractive
Says 'no remedy'—but the law provides restitution and reliance as alternatives when expectation fails. Overclaim.
Why it's wrong
Says 'no remedy'—but the law provides restitution and reliance as alternatives when expectation fails. Overclaim.
17012_restitution-vs-reliance · CONTRACTS · Choice BThe $2,500 inspection costs are expectation damages because Hannah expected to buy the boat.
Why it's attractive
Proves Hannah spent money in connection with the expected purchase, but misidentifies the remedy category. Expectation = value of the boat, not preparation costs.
Why it's wrong
Proves Hannah spent money in connection with the expected purchase, but misidentifies the remedy category. Expectation = value of the boat, not preparation costs.
17012_restitution-vs-reliance · CONTRACTS · Choice DThe $3,000 deposit and the $2,500 inspection costs are both restitution because Hannah spent them.
Why it's attractive
Collapses two distinct categories into one. Restitution requires defendant's benefit—inspection money went to third parties, not Peter.
Why it's wrong
Collapses two distinct categories into one. Restitution requires defendant's benefit—inspection money went to third parties, not Peter.
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