Clarice pays Damien $10,000 to design an ad campaign for her Sweetwater Coffee Stand chain.The next day,Damien tells Clarice that he has accepted a job in New York and cannot design her campaign.She files a suit against Damien.As compensatory damages,she can recover
A)$100,000.
B)$10,000.
C)$1,000.
D)$0.

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Compensatory damages aim to compensate the plaintiff for the losses suffered due to the defendant's actions. Here, Clarice paid Damien $10,000 to design the ad campaign, which he did not do. Therefore, Clarice can recover the amount she paid as compensatory damages, which is $10,000. The other options are not practical in this scenario.

Clarice Pays Damien $10,000 to Design an Ad Campaign for Her