The San Jose contract litigation lawyers at SAC Attorneys can represent you in a breach of contract lawsuit if your business has suffered harm. This means instead of asking for money to make them whole, the plaintiff is instead asking the court to order the defendant to fulfill their end of the bargain.This article examines some of the defenses to a claim for breach of contract. This article is not meant to cover all possible defenses in every potential claim. An affirmative defense is an argument that, if proven, negates or reduces the liability of the defendant in a breach of contract case. Liquidated damages are a sum determined when a contracts is made that both parties agree will be paid if a breach of contract occurs.