Asked by
Briana Evelyn
on Nov 10, 2024Verified
On the theory that all land is unique, the courts in the past have been willing to award ________ whenever the parties to the purchase of land breached their contract.
A) damages
B) equitable remedies
C) quantum meruit
D) specific performance
E) an injunction
Quantum Meruit
(“as much as is deserved”) a reasonable price paid for requested services.
Equitable Remedies
Judicial remedies requiring a party to act or refrain from acting in a certain way, often used when monetary compensation is insufficient.
Specific Performance
A legal remedy where a court orders a party to fulfill their obligations under a contract, rather than just paying damages.
- Explain the concept of specific performance and under what circumstances it is granted.
Verified Answer
TJ
Learning Objectives
- Explain the concept of specific performance and under what circumstances it is granted.