Carolyn agrees to sell Marianne an antique handmade lace tablecloth for $1,500.When Carolyn discovers that her cousin wants it too,she breaks the contract with Marianne.Marianne can ask the court to order:

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Specific performance means that the court orders the breaching party (in this case, Carolyn) to fulfill their contractual obligations. Since the tablecloth is a unique antique item, it may be difficult for Marianne to find a comparable replacement even if she is awarded damages (choice A). Restitution (choice C) involves returning any payments made by Marianne, which does not adequately address the fact that she may not be able to obtain the tablecloth elsewhere. Equitable rescission (choice D) would involve undoing the entire contract, which may not be necessary or desirable for Marianne if she still wants the lace tablecloth. Therefore, specific performance is the best option for Marianne.

Carolyn Agrees to Sell Marianne an Antique Handmade Lace Tablecloth