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· 1/19/1983

RET Corp. v. Frank Paxton Co., Inc.

Citations

  • 329 N.W.2d 416
  • 1983 Iowa Sup. LEXIS 1373

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • “In defective construction cases, damages may include diminution in value, cost of construction, and completion in accordance with the contract, or loss of rentals.”
  • “[A] lack of sufficient funds will excuse an absence of effort to lessen damages.” (quoting 22 Am.Jur.2d, Damages, § 32 at 55 (1965))
  • builder sued for breach of building contract and for negligently supplying defective goods
  • “Evidence can be contradictory and remain substantial.”
  • distinguishing tort and contract damages
  • distinguishing tort and contract damages

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Judges: Legrand, Uh-Lenhopp, Harris, McGiyerin, Carter

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