Rig Heli-Pads, Inc., enters into a contract to employ Sinead as an on-site project manager for two years. If Rig breaches the contract, Sinead has a duty to
A)do nothing.
B)reduce the damages that Sinead might otherwise suffer.
C)rescind the contract with Rig.
D)punish Rig and set an example to deter others from similar acts.

Question

Rig Heli-Pads, Inc., enters into a contract to employ Sinead as an on-site project manager for two years. If Rig breaches the contract, Sinead has a duty to​
A)do nothing.
B)reduce the damages that Sinead might otherwise suffer.
C)rescind the contract with Rig.
D)punish Rig and set an example to deter others from similar acts.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sinead has a duty to mitigate her damages, meaning she should take reasonable steps to reduce the damages she might suffer due to Rig's breach of contract.