The remedies for breach of contract are

1. Damages – Monetary compensation is awarded to the injured party. A court decides on this figure. E.g. Robbie Williams sacked his manager and the manager was awarded €1.7million because he had honoured the terms of the contract.

2. Specific Performance– A judge orders that certain orders are carried out. It is a suitable means if damages are not important. E.g. A builder and a client disagree on the standard of workmanship carried out on a house. The builder is ordered by the judge to upgrade the work.

3. Rescind the contract– A judge attempts to place both parties back in the same position as they were before the contract. The purpose of this is to release the parties from the contract. E.g. Failure to obtain planning permission on a site.