Definition of specific performance in US English:
specific performance
nounspəˈsifik pərˈfôrməns
Law The performance of a contractual duty, as ordered in cases where damages would not be adequate remedy.
Example sentencesExamples
- In this case the plaintiff was granted an order for specific performance of the oral contract.
- He is entitled merely to sue for specific performance or for damages for the loss of his bargain.
- The most reasonable measure of damages would be to order specific performance of the agreement.
- Normally the remedies of damages, specific performance and injunction, will provide an adequate response to a breach of contract.
- He cannot be compelled to perform or comply with the contract, unless specific performance is ordered by the courts…