Alexi agreed to sell a particular type of car to Carole for $15 000.He breached the contract by refusing to deliver the car and complete the sale.She bought another car of the same type from Ivan for $18 000.These facts most clearly illustrate the concept of

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The concept illustrated in this scenario is mitigation, which refers to the plaintiff's duty to take reasonable steps to minimize their losses in the event of a breach of contract. Carole chose to purchase another car of the same type despite Alexi's breach of contract in order to mitigate her losses. The fact that this car was more expensive than the one she originally intended to purchase is irrelevant to the concept of mitigation.

Alexi Agreed to Sell a Particular Type of Car to Carole