Title 15, Commerce and TradeRelease 119-102
§6610 Damages Limitation by Contract
Title 15 › CHAPTER 92 — YEAR 2000 COMPUTER DATE CHANGE › § 6610
Summary
Doesn't allow damages in any Y2K contract breach or repudiation suit unless the contract specifically allows them, or if the contract is silent, state law as of when the contract took effect or federal law allows them.
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Title 15, §6610
Commerce and Trade, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
In any Y2K action for breach or repudiation of contract, no party may claim, or be awarded, any category of damages unless such damages are allowed—
(1)by the express terms of the contract; or
(2)if the contract is silent on such damages, by operation of State law at the time the contract was effective or by operation of Federal law.
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15 U.S.C. § 6610
Title 15, Commerce and Trade
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102