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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Revision as of 21:10, May 8, 2008
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.