Which of the following statements is correct regarding the duty of the plaintiff to mitigate his or her damages?
A) The duty to mitigate is no longer part of the law of Canada.
B) The plaintiff is relieved of the duty to mitigate if the case involves a breach of a major term of the contract.
C) Everyone who suffers a breach of contract has a duty to mitigate.
D) A party will be relieved from the duty to mitigate if it will require a cash outlay.

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In contract law, the plaintiff has a duty to mitigate damages, meaning they must take reasonable steps to reduce their losses after a breach. This duty applies to all parties suffering a breach.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct Regarding the Duty