Full question:
In the State of New York if a person Breaches a Contract, is the injured Party entitled to Emotional Damages after the fact?
- Category: Contracts
- Subcategory: Breach of Contract
- Date:
- State: New York
Answer:
In New York, emotional distress damages are generally not awarded in breach of contract cases unless there are claims of bad faith or unfair practices. However, some courts in New York have recognized the right to seek emotional distress damages without requiring physical injury. The primary focus in breach of contract cases is typically on economic damages, which are meant to compensate for financial losses caused by the breach.
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