Questions: Tyler is offered a part-time position at a pub across town. He quits his job at the bank and moves closer to the pub. The pub unexpectedly retracts hhis job offer. Tyler can sue for: a. Compensatory damages. b. Expectation damages. c. Punitive damages. (d.) Only a and b.

Tyler is offered a part-time position at a pub across town. He quits his job at the bank and moves closer to the pub. The pub unexpectedly retracts hhis job offer. Tyler can sue for:
a. Compensatory damages.
b. Expectation damages.
c. Punitive damages.
(d.) Only a and b.
Transcript text: Tyler is offered a part-time position at a pub across town. He quits his job at the bank and moves closer to the pub. The pub unexpectedly retracts hhis job offer. Tyler can sue for: a. Compensatory damages. b. Expectation damages. c. Punitive damages. (d.) Only a and b.
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The answer is d. Only a and b.

Explanation
Option 1: Compensatory damages

Compensatory damages are intended to compensate the plaintiff for the actual losses suffered due to the defendant's actions. In this case, Tyler can claim compensatory damages for the financial losses he incurred by quitting his job at the bank and moving closer to the pub, such as moving expenses and lost wages.

Option 2: Expectation damages

Expectation damages are intended to put the plaintiff in the position they would have been in if the contract had been fulfilled. Tyler can claim expectation damages for the income he expected to earn from the part-time position at the pub.

Option 3: Punitive damages

Punitive damages are intended to punish the defendant for particularly egregious behavior and to deter similar conduct in the future. They are not typically awarded in breach of contract cases unless there is evidence of malicious or fraudulent behavior, which is not indicated in this scenario.

Therefore, Tyler can sue for both compensatory and expectation damages, making the correct answer d. Only a and b.

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