National Drilling Company has been in business for 15 years and has earned predictable profits for the past 8 years. It ships its only pump to American Hydraulics Corporation, the manufacturer, for repair. National hires Overland Transport, Inc., to take the pump to American Hydraulics and to return it to National as soon as the repair is complete. National is forced to suspend operations without a pump, but Overland does not know this. National expects to be without the pump for five days and to lose profits of $5,000. When the pump is not returned by the end of the fifth day, National rents a pump at a cost of $100 per day. Overland delays five more days before returning the pump. National files a suit against Overland.
If you were deciding this case, what would you award to National, including the exact dollar amount? In explaining your answer use legal concepts. Define each category of damage award that you feel is appropriate and why this kind of damage award is justified. Explain and define any category of damage award that you feel would not be justified.