Contracts
A 'specific performance' lawsuit in Pennsylvania real estate is available because:
ACourts prefer specific performance over money damages for all contracts
BEach parcel of real estate is unique, making money damages an inadequate remedy✓ Correct
CPennsylvania law requires specific performance for all real estate contracts
DSpecific performance is faster than money damages
Explanation
Specific performance is available in Pennsylvania real estate because each parcel of land is considered unique — money damages cannot fully compensate for the loss of a specific piece of property. Courts may order a breaching party to complete the transaction rather than simply pay damages.
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