Courts may grant specific performance of an oral contract to transfer an interest in land that has been partially performed.

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Specific performance is a remedy that requires a party to perform a specific act as outlined in a contract. While oral contracts are generally not enforceable for the transfer of real property, if the contract has been partially performed, a court may grant specific performance to enforce the remaining terms of the agreement.

Courts May Grant Specific Performance of an Oral Contract to Transfer