Question

Andrews and Bates have a written contract in which Bates promises to sell Andrews a piece of real estate. Bates refuses to complete the transaction. Andrews sues Bates for specific performance, asking the court to order Bates to complete the sale. This action is for ________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Equitable relief

Explanation:

Equitable relief is defined as a remedy provided by a court that requires a party to act or prevents a person from acting.

It is usually granted in relation to contracts that have been breached.

When equitable relief is sought there is no monetary compensation, rather the plaintiff is requesting the court to ensure an action is performed.

In this instance Andrews and Bates have a written contract in which Bates promises to sell Andrews a piece of real estate. When Bates refuses to fulfill his obligation Andrews can seek for equitable relief from the court.

Forcing Bates to sell the piece of real estate as agreed in the contract.