What is Mitigation of Damages?
A person who claims damages as a result of an alleged wrongful act by another has a legal duty to "mitigate" those damages; that is, to take advantage of any reasonable opportunity he may have had under the circumstances to reduce or minimize the loss.
Further Reading
For more detailed information, see our related Torts terms:
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