Breach of Contract

Anticipatory breach of contract occurs when one party clearly indicates before performance is due that it will not fulfill its contractual obligations. Learn how anticipatory repudiation differs from an ordinary breach, what statements or conduct may qualify, and what the non-breaching party can do in response. This guide explains termination, damages, mitigation, retraction of repudiation, substitute performance, UCC rules for sales of goods, force-majeure issues, specific performance, common defenses, evidence, and when a contract lawyer may be helpful.

Beast

Sep 27, 2026·25 min

Contract damages are remedies available when a party fails to perform a legally enforceable agreement. Learn how expectation, reliance, restitution, consequential, incidental, and liquidated damages work, how lost profits and replacement costs may be calculated, and when specific performance may be available. This guide also explains mitigation, contractual limits on damages, deposits, evidence needed to prove losses, UCC remedies for sales contracts, and common mistakes to avoid after a breach.

Beast

Sep 24, 2026·26 min

A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to fulfill an obligation under a legally enforceable agreement. Learn what to do when a contract is broken, how to document the breach, what remedies may be available, and when legal advice may be appropriate.

Frankly

Sep 17, 2026·15 min