Pollard entered into a sales contract to purchase a specific Picasso painting from Jenson for $15 million. When Pollard tenders payment, Jenson refuses to sell the painting to the buyer. Which of the following legal rights to remedy can Pollard exercise to retrieve the Picasso painting from Jenson?
A) right to cover
B) right to recover damages for nondelivery
C) right to obtain specific performance
D) right to cancel the contract

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The right to obtain specific performance allows Pollard to require Jenson to sell the specific Picasso painting that was agreed upon in the contract. This is the best option as it directly addresses the issue at hand and provides Pollard with the ability to obtain the painting as originally agreed. The other options may provide some form of relief, but they do not directly address the issue of Jenson refusing to sell the painting.

Pollard Entered into a Sales Contract to Purchase a Specific