Contracts
An Iowa court may enforce a real estate contract through which equitable remedy when a party refuses to perform?
APunitive damages only
BSpecific performance — ordering the breaching party to complete the transaction✓ Correct
CCriminal contempt charges through the IREC
DAutomatic rescission with no buyer remedy
Explanation
Courts may order specific performance in real estate contract disputes because land is considered unique and monetary damages may be inadequate. An Iowa court can compel a seller to complete the sale or a buyer to close the transaction as agreed.
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