We enter into a contract for you to mow my lawn for $100. When you show up I say that I have changed my mind. You end up mowing my neighbor’s lawn instead (an identical lawn that it takes the same time to mow) for $150. Your damages are: a. $100 b. $50 c. None of these d. You have no damages
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