Chin Chang agreed to buy an antique dresser from Pedro for $2,500. He made a down payment of $750 and agreed to return and pick the item up at a later date. However, when he returned, Pedro refused to give him the furniture saying that he had found a buyer who would pay a higher price. Chin Chang may be entitled to which of the following equitable remedies:

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Chin Chang may be entitled to specific performance, which is a remedy where a court orders the breaching party (in this case, Pedro) to perform the specific term of the contract that was breached (i.e. selling the antique dresser to Chin Chang). This remedy is usually granted in cases where money damages would not be adequate or appropriate.

Chin Chang Agreed to Buy an Antique Dresser from Pedro