What is Liquidated Damages?

Risk: Medium. Watch for disproportionately large amounts.

Definition

A pre-specified dollar amount one party must pay if they breach the contract. Courts will enforce these if the amount is a reasonable estimate of actual damages at the time the contract was signed, not a penalty.

Related Terms

Breach of ContractLimitation of LiabilityConsequential Damages

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