Contracts
In a Texas real estate transaction, 'specific performance' as a remedy means:
AThe court orders the breaching party to pay damages
BThe court orders the breaching party to complete the contract as agreed✓ Correct
CTREC orders the agent to complete their obligations
DThe title company completes the closing without the seller
Explanation
Specific performance is an equitable remedy where a court orders a party who has breached a real estate contract to complete the transaction as agreed. It is available because real estate is considered unique and money damages are often insufficient.
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