Specific Performance
spəˈsɪfɪk pərˈfɔːrməns / spuh-SIF-ik per-FOR-muns
Specific performance is an equitable remedy where a court orders a party to fulfil their contractual obligations instead of paying monetary damages.
Origin
From Latin specificus (“particular”) and Old French parfournir (“to complete”).
Definition
Specific performance is an equitable remedy where a court orders a party to carry out their contractual obligations instead of simply paying damages.
Irish courts usually grant specific performance when monetary compensation would not adequately remedy the breach, particularly in disputes involving property or unique assets.
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