Contracts
In Minnesota, 'actual damages' in a real estate contract breach case may include:
AOnly the earnest money amount
BOut-of-pocket costs such as inspection fees, moving costs, temporary housing, and price difference if a replacement property costs more✓ Correct
CPunitive damages in all breach cases
DOnly costs paid after the breach occurred
Explanation
Actual damages (compensatory damages) in a Minnesota real estate breach case can include any out-of-pocket costs caused by the breach: inspection fees, appraisal fees, survey costs, moving expenses, temporary housing, and the difference in price if the non-breaching party must purchase a more expensive replacement property.
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