Remoteness of damage

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Also known as reasonable foreseeability, the test of whether a loss that was, in the learned judge’s opinion, caused by a breach of contract should be included in damages awarded as a result.

Compare with proximity of cause.

See also

• Proximity
• Breach of contract
• Causa sine qua non
• Damages