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This article focuses on the remedies available in English Courts where a breach of contract occurs. A breach of contract occurs when a party fails to fulfill the terms of a contract to which they previously agreed without lawful excuse. In order to access the remedies available the affected party must satisfy the following : There is a valid existing contract Failure of performance of the contract The innocent party has sustained injuries as a result of the breach Remedies for Breach of Contract The primary remedies for breach of contract are: 1. Damages ; 2. Specific Performance ; 3. Rescission 1. Damages Where a contract has been breached, the 'innocent' party ( innocent party meaning the person who has been negatively affected by the breach) has a right to damages as a form of remedy. In instances where loss cannot be proved, nominal damages may be claimed. The court is particularly interested in seeing that the claimant is compensated for his losses, rather than