If ABC Ltd successfully claims damages against XYZ Ltd for breach of contract, how is the compensation typically calculated?

When determining the compensation in a breach of contract case, the primary principle is to put the injured party in the position they would have been in had the contract been fulfilled. This typically involves calculating damages based on the cost of restoring the contract or the loss incurred as a result of the breach.

Compensatory damages aim to cover the actual loss resulting from the breach and ensure that the claimant is not worse off than they would have been if the contract was honored. This can include the cost of completing the contract, any loss of profits directly attributable to the breach, and other consequential losses that can be directly linked to the breach.

The other options do not align with the fundamental principles of contract law regarding damages. Punitive damages are primarily awarded in tort cases to punish wrongful conduct, not in breach of contract cases. Compensation based on future profits would be uncertain and speculative, while emotional distress is generally not considered in contractual disputes unless there are unique circumstances, such as a breach that causes significant emotional anguish. Hence, focusing on the cost of restoring the contract provides a clear and reasonable measure for calculating compensation.