The existence of a contract; Performance by the plaintiff or some justification for nonperformance; Failure to perform the contract by the defendant; and, Resulting damages to the plaintiff.
4 Elements of a Breach of Contract Claim (and more) The existence of a contract; Performance by the plaintiff or some justification for nonperformance; Failure to perform the contract by the defendant; and, Resulting damages to the plaintiff.
The relevant criteria are: There is a legally binding contract. The other party has failed to perform their duties under the contract. You have suffered loss as a result of the breach. The breach occurred within the last 6 years. Collating and preserving evidence. Reserving your rights. Taking legal advice.
Statement of Claim State how each defendant was involved and what each defendant did that caused the plaintiff harm or violated the plaintiff's rights, including the dates and places of that involvement or conduct.
Include references to the terms that were breached, quoting relevant sections of the contract, and detail how the other party was in breach of said term(s). List the responsibilities and obligations you deem to be unmet, and explain how the other party is in breach of them.
Once the plaintiff proves that a valid contract existed, they must show that they upheld their part. After that, the plaintiff must show that the defendant did not fulfill their obligations. And finally there must be evidence of actual damages that the plaintiff suffered as a result.
Determining what constitutes a breach involves identifying key elements: the presence of a valid contract, a clear breach of its terms, and resultant damages. Legal professionals need to confirm these fundamental aspects before moving forward. Initiating a claim starts with issuing a formal letter before action.