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Methods of Resolving Breach of Contract - Explained

How to Settle a Contract Dispute

Written by Jason Gordon

Updated at September 24th, 2021

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What methods exist for resolving a breach of a contract?Discussion QuestionAcademic Research

What methods exist for resolving a breach of a contract?

There are several remedies or solutions available for a breach of contract:

  • Negotiated Settlement - The parties may work out a satisfactory solution to most breaches of contract is resolved by the parties themselves through voluntary negotiated settlements.
  • Arbitration - The parties may agree to submit their dispute to a neutral third party or parties to resolve the dispute.
  • Litigation - The parties seek to enforce their contract rights in a court of law.

All of these methods are discussed in greater detail in other chapters of this text.

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Discussion Question

What are the benefits of pursuing each of the available methods of resolving a breach of contract?

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