Asked by mireia lópez on Jul 14, 2024

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Margo, who has inherited her grandmother's house and its contents, discovers a painting in the attic and enters into a contract to sell the painting to Antiques Unlimited, Inc. As Margo is loading the painting into the car, she notices the name Van Gogh in the lower right-hand corner and takes the painting to an art dealer for appraisal. When Margaret learns that it is indeed a rare Van Gogh painting, she refuses to sell it to Antiques Unlimited, Inc. What remedy would Antiques Unlimited, Inc. seek?

A) An injunction
B) Monetary damages
C) Specific performance
D) None of these choices is correct.

Specific Performance

A judicial decree that requires a party to perform a specific act, usually what is stated in a contract, as opposed to paying damages for failing to perform.

Van Gogh

A Dutch post-impressionist painter known for his vivid paintings and tumultuous life, considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Western art.

Monetary Damages

Compensation in the form of money awarded to a person for loss or injury caused by the acts or omissions of another.

  • Recognize the differences between specific performance and additional legal remedies within contract law.
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yareisy plumeyJul 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Specific performance is a legal remedy that compels a party to execute a contract according to the precise terms agreed upon or to perform the contract as promised. In the case of unique items, like a rare Van Gogh painting, monetary damages are often considered inadequate because the item cannot be easily replaced in the market. Therefore, Antiques Unlimited, Inc. would likely seek specific performance to enforce the contract and require Margo to sell the painting as agreed.