Also known as: consequently · in consequence
Written by attorneys · grounded in primary & secondary sources — see below
A Latin phrase denoting that a legal result or liability arises directly from a prior act or breach.
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GridCore failed to deliver transformers to WindReach under their contract. WindReach purchased replacements at a higher price from another supplier. The difference between the cover price and the original contract price plus related costs follows directly as a consequence of the breach.
Congress attempted to suspend the writ during a period without rebellion or invasion. The privilege remains available because suspension is barred except under the stated conditions.
The seller repudiated delivery of goods to the buyer. The buyer recovered the difference between the market price on the date of learning of the breach and the contract price together with related losses.
A citizen of State A moved to State B and sought to practice a profession there. State B could not deny the citizen the privileges and immunities afforded its own residents.
The commission banned promotional advertising by utilities. The ban was struck down because it failed the required test linking the restriction to a substantial interest.
The village enacted a zoning ordinance restricting land use. The ordinance was upheld because it bore a substantial relation to public health and safety.
It signals that a stated outcome or liability follows directly from the described event or breach.
It identifies losses that flow from the seller's breach and are therefore recoverable in addition to the basic measure of damages.
English equivalents appear in provisions limiting suspension of habeas corpus and prohibiting certain legislative acts.
…as Congress shall ordain and establish. This power is extended to all cases arising under the laws of the United States and consequently may be exercised over the present case because the right claimed is given by a law of the United States. In the distribution of this power it is declared the Supreme Court shall have…