A When Is Specific Performance Available to Enforce a Contract

question 59

Essay

a. When is specific performance available to enforce a contract?
b. Under what circumstances will a court grant specific performance to enforce a contract involving personal services?
c. What remedy did the court award in the Madison Square Garden case? Explain why the court chose this remedy.

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Definitions:

Multiple Selves

The concept that an individual possesses different facets of self-identity, which can vary according to situation and context.

Family

A social unit consisting of parents and their children, and sometimes including other relatives, bound by shared genetics, legal ties, or social commitments.

Peers

Individuals of the same age or status, often implying a group of people who share similar interests, experiences, or social status.

School

An institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers, varying in levels from primary to tertiary education.