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Haw. Civil Jury Instr. 19.8

DAMAGES – BENEFIT OF THE BARGAIN1

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In determining the amount, if any, to award plaintiff(s),

you may consider whether plaintiff(s) is/are entitled to the

benefit of the bargain he/she/they believed he/she/they

purchased, contracted for, or invested in. The benefit of the

bargain is the difference, if any, between the value of the

goods, services, or investment represented to plaintiff(s), and

the value of such goods, services, or investment delivered to

plaintiff(s).

1 This instruction is applicable only in cases involving a breach

of contract. Zanakis-Pico v. Cutter Dodge, Inc., 98 Hawaiʻi 309, 47

P.3d 1222 (2002).

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Source: courts.state.hi.us
Retrieved: 2026-08-20
Edition: 2026-08-20
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