Election of remedies

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001821",
  "term": "Election of remedies",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A legal doctrine requiring a plaintiff who has suffered a single wrong to choose between two or more inconsistent remedies available for that wrong. Once a choice is made and pursued to a final judgment, the plaintiff is barred from seeking any of the alternative remedies. For example, a party to a contract breached by another must elect to either rescind the contract and seek restitution or affirm the contract and sue for damages.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/election-of-remedies/"
}