Landmark cases (e.g., Hadley v. Curry)

Landmark cases are court decisions that set important legal principles, often shaping future rulings. For example, in Hadley v. Baxendale (often confused with Hadley v. Curry), the court established rules for financial damages in contract law, determining that damages should be for loss that was foreseeable at the time the contract was made. These cases serve as key references for lawyers and judges, influencing how laws are interpreted and applied in similar situations, and are foundational to understanding legal standards in specific areas of law.