Miller made a contract to sell his condominium to Jefferson for $80,000.Two days later Miller changed his mind after discovering that he could have sold the property to another buyer for an additional $20,000.Jefferson sues and asks the court to have the property conveyed to him at the price of $80,000.Jefferson is seeking:
A) restitution.
B) punitive damages.
C) specific performance.
D) valid tender.

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Jefferson is seeking specific performance, which means he wants the court to compel Miller to complete the sale at the originally agreed-upon price of $80,000. This is different from restitution, which would involve returning money to Jefferson, and punitive damages, which are intended to punish for wrongdoing. Valid tender refers to the proper payment of a debt, which is not relevant to this situation.

Miller Made a Contract to Sell His Condominium to Jefferson