Construction of the shopping centre was to be completed by October 15 (late penalties were included in the contract)and tenants such as FabricLand would move in by November 1.However,the contractor for the shopping centre was 43 days late in completing and now FabricLand is suing the shopping centre owner for ________ damages,and the shopping centre owner is suing the contractor for ________ damages.
A)expectation; liquidated
B)expectation; consequential
C)consequential; reliance
D)general; liquidated
E)general; consequential

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FabricLand is suing for expectation damages due to lost profits from the delay, while the shopping centre owner is suing the contractor for consequential damages due to the penalties and losses incurred from the delay.

Construction of the Shopping Centre Was to Be Completed by October