What are the elements of a breach of contract action?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Motiv Space Sys., Inc. v. Alliance Spacesystems, LLC, B284012 (Cal. App. 2018):
14. "[T]he elements of a cause of action for breach of contract are (1) the existence of the contract, (2) [the] plaintiff's performance or excuse for nonperformance, (3) [the] defendant's breach, and (4) the resulting damages to the plaintiff. [Citation.]" (Oasis West Realty, LLC v. Goldman (2011) 51 Cal.4th 811, 821.)
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