Where damages are not an adequate remedy, the court may order the defaulting party to actually carry out the contract. This remedy is:
AQuantum meruit
BInjunction
CRescission
DSpecific performance
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Specific performance
Specific performance directs the party in breach to perform the contract according to its terms where monetary damages would be inadequate.
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