Contracts

The doctrine of substantial performance in Utah contracts means:

APartial payment is always sufficient to discharge a debt
BA party who has substantially (but not perfectly) performed their obligations may enforce the contract✓ Correct
CContracts are enforceable only if perfectly performed
DMinor deviations from contract terms allow the other party to cancel

Explanation

Under substantial performance, a party who has substantially fulfilled their contractual obligations (even with minor deviations) may enforce the contract, with the other party entitled to a deduction for the shortfall.

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