Remedies Questions
Q1. Alex and Becky make a written contract under which Alex is to recondition by a stated date a used machine owned by Becky so that it will be suitable for sale by Becky to Cindy. Alex knows when they make the contract that Becky has contracted to sell the machine to Cindy but knows nothing of the terms of Becky's contract with Cindy. Because Alex delays in returning the machine to Becky, Becky is unable to sell it to Cindy and loses the profit that she would have made on that sale.
How much, if any, can Becky recover from Alex?
Q2. Robert negligently ran over Stephen with his automobile while Stephen was lawfully in a crosswalk. Stephen was hospitalized for five days and treated for various broken bones, cuts, and contusions. Several of the broken bones required surgery. After leaving the hospital, Stephen obtained in-home nursing care 14 hours per day for three weeks. Stephan's total for hospital, medical and home care expenses was $19,000.00. His total loss of earnings was $2,000.00. He is also likely to require additional medical treatment in the future of $3,000, however, he is not anticipated to miss any work for this additional medical treatment.
Discuss all of Stephen's potential damages.