Contracts
Under Delaware contract law, 'specific performance' as a remedy means:
AThe breaching party pays monetary damages
BA court orders the breaching party to perform the contract as agreed✓ Correct
CThe contract is cancelled and earnest money is refunded
DThe property is auctioned to the highest bidder
Explanation
Specific performance is a court-ordered equitable remedy requiring the defaulting party to fulfill their contractual obligations. In real estate, it is often sought by buyers because each parcel of land is considered unique.
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