Difference between revisions of "Specific performance"

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Specific performance is ordered when damages would be inadequate compensation.  Specific performance is disfavored as a judicial remedy and damages are preferred whenever adequate.
 
Specific performance is ordered when damages would be inadequate compensation.  Specific performance is disfavored as a judicial remedy and damages are preferred whenever adequate.
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Latest revision as of 20:40, June 23, 2016

Specific performance is an equitable remedy in court requiring a person who has breached a contract to perform specifically what he or she has agreed to do.

Specific performance is ordered when damages would be inadequate compensation. Specific performance is disfavored as a judicial remedy and damages are preferred whenever adequate.