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Remedies

Remedies are what the law gives an innocent party when a contract is breached — damages, termination, specific performance and injunctions.

Prepared by a retired English qualified solicitor (LLB, LLM) · reviewed · applies across the UK unless stated · how we draft

In more detail

Contracts can add remedies, such as service credits, or restrict them within the limits of reasonableness.

In Scotland

In Scotland the main remedies are damages, rescission for material breach, specific implement, interdict and retention.

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Reviewed 2026-09-24. General legal information, not legal advice.