When a party has breached a contract, the non-breaching party in some instances may sue for breach and request that the Court order and compel the breaching party to perform the contract, where other remedies would not make the non-breaching party whole.
Specific performance is a legal remedy in contract law where a court orders the breaching party to perform their obligations under the contract, rather than simply paying monetary damages. This remedy is typically granted when monetary damages would not adequately compensate the non-breaching party, making it more appropriate for unique or irreplaceable items or services. The following examples and case studies illustrate the concept and implications of specific performance in various legal contexts:
These cases further demonstrate the application and implications of specific performance in legal proceedings:
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