What does specific performance require a party to do?

Specific performance is a legal remedy available in contract law that requires a party to fulfill their obligations under a contract by performing a specific act or by complying with the exact terms of the agreement. This remedy is particularly relevant in situations where monetary damages would be inadequate to rectify the harm caused by a breach of contract, such as in cases involving unique goods or real estate.

In essence, specific performance compels the breaching party to carry out what they promised in the contract rather than simply providing financial compensation. This remedy is often sought in transactions where the subject matter is unique, and the injured party would not be made whole just by receiving damages.

While other remedies exist (such as paying damages or issuing an injunction), they do not align with the specific purpose of compelling a party to execute the terms of a contract as specific performance does. Therefore, the option that requires a party to perform a specific act directly relates to the nature of specific performance as a legal remedy.