Are Liquidated Damages Clauses Enforceable in Illinois Business Contracts?

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Understanding When Illinois Courts Uphold a Stipulated Damages Provision Key Takeaways: Liquidated damages clauses may be enforceable in Illinois business contracts, but generally only when they function as a reasonable pre-estimate of anticipated loss rather than a penalty designed to coerce performance. Illinois courts assess the clause as of contract formation, asking whether damages were […]