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The next twelve questions are based on the same developing facts: Wacko Brothers Construction Co. (WBCC) is hired by the Happy & Sad Law Firm to build a new law office for the firm. They execute the contract at WBCC's Delaware office. The contract contains governing law and jurisdiction clauses that say any dispute arising from the contract will be filed in the St. Joseph County Courts and resolved under Indiana law. The contract specifically required that time is of the essence and that the foundation must be completed by June 1, 2014, as well as specifying dates when various other stages must be completed. The law firm was already advertising its new office's grand opening. Unfortunately, WBCC ran into some delays and did not get the foundation completed until June 4th. Which is true? Question 55 1.43 pts What damages are allowed for the Happy & Sad Law Firm if they sue the WBCC for breach of contract? Any consequential expenses incurred finding another contractor to finish the project and changing the grand opening date, plus, any difference in the price of the project charged by the new contractor and that charged by the old contractor if the new price is higher, plus punitive damages for intentionally breaching the contract Any consequential expenses incurred finding another contractor to finish the project and changing the grand opening date, plus, any difference in the price of the project charged by the new contractor and that charged by the old contractor if the new price is higher, plus compensatory damages for infliction of emotional harm Any consequential expenses incurred finding another contractor to finish the project and changing the grand opening date, plus, any difference in the price of the project charged by the new contractor and that charged by the old contractor if the new price is higher Any consequential expenses incurred finding another contractor to finish the project and changing the grand opening date