Chapter 7: Breach of Contract
A. Definition
B. Elements
1. A contract
2. Performance by the plaintiff or justification for nonperformance
3. The defendant’s failure to perform the contract
4. Damages to the plaintiff
C. Elements Defined
D. Defenses
Failure to Mitigate Damages
Failure to Perform
Statute of Limitations
Other Defenses
E. Remedies
F. Forms
Complaint for Breach of Contract
Complaint for Breach of Contract—Employee’s Violation of Restrictive Covenants in Employment Agreement—With Request for Injunctive Relief