Clutch Auto Parts enters into a contract with Bio Health Club for discounted memberships for Clutch's employees.Bio breaches the contract and Clutch enters into a contract with Apex Fitness for the same service at a lower price.Clutch might be awarded nominal damages to
A)establish,as a matter of principle,that Bio acted wrongfully.
B)provide Clutch with funds for a foreseeable loss beyond the contract.
C)provide Clutch with funds for its loss of the bargain.
D)punish Bio and set an example to deter others from similar acts.

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Nominal damages are a small amount of money awarded to show that a legal right has been violated, even if there are no actual damages to compensate for. In this case, Clutch may be awarded nominal damages to establish that Bio breached the contract, even if Clutch found a better deal with Apex Fitness.

Clutch Auto Parts Enters into a Contract with Bio Health