Which statement best describes the duty of the plaintiff to mitigate his or her damages?
A) The duty to mitigate is no longer part of the law of Canada.
B) The plaintiff is relieved of the duty to mitigate if the case involves a breach of a major term of the contract.
C) Everyone who suffers a breach of contract has a duty to mitigate.
D) A party will be relieved from the duty to mitigate if it will require a cash outlay.

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The duty to mitigate damages means that a party who has suffered a loss due to a breach of contract must take reasonable steps to minimize the damages that result from the breach. This principle applies universally to all parties who suffer a breach of contract, making option C the correct statement.

Which Statement Best Describes the Duty of the Plaintiff to Mitigate