Which One of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Effect

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements accurately describes the effect of a liquidated damages clause on a plaintiff's claim in a breach of contract action?

A) This clause conclusively determines the amount of damages that the court can award.
B) This clause requires the injured party to take all reasonable steps to mitigate (lessen) his losses.
C) Liquidated damages only apply to losses caused by excess water, such as floods or tidal waves.
D) The plaintiff will likely be awarded a judgment for all the damages that "naturally and directly flow" from the breach.
E) The court will likely award the amount set out in the clause if it considers that to be a genuine estimate by the parties of the likely consequences of the breach.