What is the ratio in Robinson v Harman?

The measure of damages for breach of contract is to put the innocent party in the same position they would have occupied if the contract had been performed.

What did the court decide in Robinson v Harman?

The court held that the claimant was entitled to damages representing the profit he would have made from the lease had the contract been properly performed.

Why is Robinson v Harman important for contract law?

It established the fundamental expectation measure of contractual damages, which remains the basic principle underlying all contractual remedies in English law.

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