Which remedy is requested when the non-defaulting party wants the other party to perform the contract as agreed?

• A. Suit for damages
• B. Suit for specific performance
• C. Declaratory judgement
• D. Liquidated damages

Answer: (B)

Specific performance is the remedy when the non-defaulting party wants the other party to perform as promised. It’s an equitable order that requires the breaching party to carry out the contract terms because money alone wouldn’t adequately compensate for the breach or because the subject matter is unique and cannot be easily replaced. For example, contracts involving real estate or one-of-a-kind goods often warrant this remedy, since a cash payment can’t truly substitute for the exact performance promised. Damages would just compensate with money, a declaratory judgment would only resolve rights without forcing action, and liquidated damages are pre-set money damages in place of performance. When the goal is to obtain the actual promised performance, specific performance is the appropriate choice.