Contracts
In Missouri, a seller refuses to complete a sale after accepting the buyer's offer. The buyer's best legal remedy is typically:
ARescinding the offer
BSpecific performance or damages for breach of contract✓ Correct
CFiling a complaint with MREC
DDemanding double the earnest money
Explanation
When a seller breaches a purchase contract, the buyer may seek specific performance (court order to complete the sale) because real estate is unique, or sue for damages.
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