Contracts
A NH buyer signs a purchase and sale agreement but refuses to close without justification. The seller's potential remedies include all of the following EXCEPT:
ARetaining the earnest money deposit as liquidated damages
BFiling suit for specific performance to force the buyer to close
CFiling suit for actual damages
DAutomatically taking title to the buyer's primary residence✓ Correct
Explanation
When a buyer defaults, the seller may retain the earnest money (if provided in the contract), sue for specific performance (to compel the sale), or sue for actual damages. The seller cannot automatically take title to the buyer's other property—that would require separate legal proceedings and is not a contractual remedy.
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