California Contract Damages Guide
Summary
Preparing a statement of damages for a breach of contract in California involves detailing financial losses such as direct, consequential, and incidental damages, along with any interest owed. A template includes sections for each damage type, requiring descriptions and amounts. Adjust descriptions and amounts as necessary.Full Conversation
Can you please provide a sample template?
Sure! Here's a simple template you can use to prepare a statement of damages for a breach of contract action in California:
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Statement of DamagesPlaintiff: [Your Name]
Defendant: [Defendant's Name]
Case Number: [Case Number]
Court: [Court Name]
Date: [Date]
*. Direct Damages- Description: [Describe the direct losses]
- Amount: $[Amount]
*. Consequential Damages- Description: [Describe the consequential losses]
- Amount: $[Amount]
*. Incidental Damages- Description: [Describe the incidental costs]
- Amount: $[Amount]
*. Interest
- Description: [Describe the interest calculation]
- Amount: $[Amount]
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Total Damages: $[Total Amount]
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Feel free to adjust the descriptions and amounts as needed. Do you need more details on how to calculate any of these categories?