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During an Arizona file audit in Coconino County, a broker says a liquidated-damages clause always means the nonbreaching party can recover any larger actual loss later as well. Which statement should the broker communicate?

Correct Answer

B) a true liquidated-damages provision is meant to set the agreed remedy within the clause's scope rather than guarantee unlimited extra recovery

Under Arizona contract law; current AAR contract concepts, a true liquidated-damages provision is meant to set the agreed remedy within the clause's scope rather than guarantee unlimited extra recovery.

Answer Options
A
liquidated damages mean no written contract is needed in that Arizona transaction
B
a true liquidated-damages provision is meant to set the agreed remedy within the clause's scope rather than guarantee unlimited extra recovery
C
liquidated damages always preserve unlimited later damages for the same breach
D
liquidated damages are used only in tax appeals under current Arizona law

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