Contracts

Specific performance is a legal remedy in Iowa real estate contracts that:

ARequires a party to pay monetary damages for breach
BCompels a party to fulfill their contractual obligations (e.g., complete the sale)✓ Correct
CAllows rescission of the contract and return to original positions
DRequires a party to re-negotiate the contract terms

Explanation

Specific performance is an equitable remedy that compels a party to perform their contractual obligations because monetary damages would be insufficient — real property is considered unique. A buyer can sue for specific performance to force a seller to complete a sale.

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