Contracts
What is 'breach of contract' in an Illinois real estate transaction and what remedies are available?
AA minor disagreement between buyer and seller; resolved by the escrow agent
BFailure to perform a contractual obligation without legal excuse; remedies include damages, specific performance, rescission, or liquidated damages✓ Correct
CThe expiration of a contract deadline; automatically voids the contract
DA contingency not being met; always results in the contract being void
Explanation
Breach of contract occurs when a party fails to fulfill their contractual obligations without legal justification. In Illinois real estate, remedies include: compensatory damages (actual financial loss), specific performance (court order to complete the sale), rescission (cancellation with return to original position), or liquidated damages (earnest money forfeiture as agreed).
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