If a party seeks to recover damages for mitigation costs after a contract breach, which scenario would most likely reduce the damages recovered?

If a party seeks to recover damages for mitigation costs after a contract breach, which scenario would most likely reduce the damages recovered?

• A. The mitigating costs were excessive or unreasonable.
• B. The alternative employment paid more than the contract price.
• C. Mitigation costs are always fully recoverable, regardless of reasonableness.
• D. Mitigation costs must be paid by the non-breaching party as a condition of settlement.

Answer: (A)