Expectation damages are damages recoverable from a breach of contract by the non-breaching party. It originates from an injured party's interest in realizing the value of the expectancy that was created by the promise of the other party.
The purpose of expectation damages is to put the non-breaching party in the position he would have occupied had the contract been fulfilled. Expectation damages can be contrasted to reliance damages and restitution damages, which are remedies that address other types of interests of parties involved in enforceable promises.
The default for expectation damages are monetary damages which are subject limitations or exceptions (see below)
Expectation damages are measured by the diminution in value, coupled with consequential and incidental damages.
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