1. Lawsuit for damages. This is arguably the most common remedy for a breach of contract.Money Damages: This means that you seek to be financially compensated for the breach of the agreement. The measure of damages for breach of a construction contract due to failure to complete the work is the reasonable cost of completing the work. Compensatory damages are designed to help the harmed party to recover from the effects of the breach. Under Massachusetts law, the plaintiff suing for breach of contract may seek reformation as a remedy in the alternative to monetary damages (Mass.