Contracts
In Alaska, a 'liquidated damages' clause in a purchase agreement specifies:
AThe seller's right to pursue full compensatory damages beyond the earnest money
BA pre-agreed amount of damages payable upon breach, typically the earnest money deposit✓ Correct
CThe buyer's right to sue for specific performance
DThe commission to be paid if the transaction closes
Explanation
A liquidated damages clause pre-specifies the monetary remedy for breach — typically the earnest money — in lieu of litigating actual damages. It is enforceable in Alaska when it represents a reasonable estimate of the damages likely to result from breach.
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