Elvis Cruz v. City of Miami

Summary

The Florida Third District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in an appeal involving nominal damages and an alleged breach. The court cited Florida precedent regarding the availability of nominal damages when a breach is proven but recoverable damages are not established.

Holdings

1. A fact finder may award nominal damages upon a finding of a breach, including where a contract has been breached but recoverable damages were not proven.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the circuit court's disposition should be affirmed in light of the rule that nominal damages may be awarded upon a finding of breach.

Disposition

affirmed