Contracts
Specific performance as a remedy for breach of a real estate contract allows the non-breaching party to:
ARecover only monetary damages equal to the earnest money
BCompel the breaching party to perform the contract as agreed✓ Correct
CSue for double the property's market value
DCancel the contract and receive punitive damages
Explanation
Specific performance is an equitable remedy that forces the breaching party to fulfill the contract's terms. Courts may grant it in real estate cases because each property is considered unique.
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