A legal remedy requiring a party to perform their contract obligations — for example, requiring a seller to complete the sale even if they've changed their mind. Used in real estate when monetary damages won't suffice.
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Reviewed by John Quigley · Founder, BuyHousesInCash · Last updated May 2026
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