Samson & Samson Ltd v Proctor - [1975] 1 NZLR 655

Building contracts, engineers and architects — Damages — Breach of contract by contractor — Employer subsequently selling building without any loss by reason of default.

Damages — Measure of damages in contract — Breach of building contract by builder — Employer selling building subsequently without loss of price in respect of breach — Employer entitled to damages being the difference between the actual cost to builder and the amount it would have cost him had the contract been properly performed.