Simple definition
A remedy requiring a party to perform a contractual obligation rather than only pay money.
Remedies
What Does Specific Performance Mean?
A remedy requiring a party to perform a contractual obligation rather than only pay money.
Example in a contract
The buyer may seek specific performance.
What specific performance means in a contract
This concept appears where a contract describes what a party may do after breach or threatened harm.
Why it may matter
Available remedies can affect leverage, timing, and whether a party seeks money, performance, or an order stopping conduct. Review the exact language rather than relying on the label alone.
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FAQ
Questions about specific performance.
What does specific performance mean in plain English?+
A remedy requiring a party to perform a contractual obligation rather than only pay money.
Where might specific performance appear in a contract?+
This concept appears where a contract describes what a party may do after breach or threatened harm.
Is this definition legal advice?+
No. ClauseInsight provides concise informational explanations. The legal effect of a term depends on the complete document, facts, and applicable law.