Key Point
- Where a contract does not have the object of providing pleasure, damages for mental distress can nonetheless be awarded if it is the result of physical inconvenience caused by breach of contract.
Fact
- Cs bought a second home in the country in reliance on a land survey prepared by D surveyor.
- The survey was negligently prepared and failed to mention substantial defects.
- C claimed for damages for breach of contract, including damages for mental distress.
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