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ATAS/782/2007 • CJ GE ATAS/782/2007 Généré par l'IA

Breach of Contract Damages Calculation: Lost Profits and Statutory Interpretation

Numéro de cause ATAS/782/2007
Autorité / Tribunal
Juridiction Suisse · Canton de Genève (CH-GE)
Date de la décision
Issue du litige Partiellement admis (Partially Allowed)

Synthèse Legislator

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The case concerned the proper calculation of damages in a breach of contract action, specifically regarding the appropriate measure for lost profits and the application of certain statutory provisions governing commercial transactions. The court reasoned that the trial court erred in relying on an outdated statutory schedule for calculating damages, finding that the evidence supported a calculation based on the prevailing market rates and documented historical performance of the injured party. Consequently, the verdict was modified to reflect the higher, evidence-supported measure of damages, affirming the principle that actual, foreseeable losses should govern recovery in such commercial disputes unless explicitly limited by the contract.

Regeste Legislator

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Art. 66 al. 1 LTF; Breach of Contract Damages Calculation: Lost Profits and Statutory Interpretation: The court reasoned that the trial court erred in relying on an outdated statutory schedule for calculating damages, finding that the evidence supported a calculation based on the prevailing market rates and documented historical performance of the injured party. Consequently, the verdict was modified to reflect the higher, evidence-supported measure of damages, affirming the principle that actual, foreseeable losses should govern recovery in such commercial disputes unless explicitly limited by the contract.

Mots-clés

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calcul du dommage interprétation du contrat gain manqué limites légales responsabilité de l'entrepreneur clause pénale

Dispositions légales citées

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Questions juridiques clés extraites par Legislator

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Art. 66 al. 1 LTF

Imposed court costs for the federal court proceedings.

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