Abby enters into an agreement to purchase the helmet worn by Jimmie Johnson in the race when he won his fifth straight NASCAR Championship. She discovers that the helmet was actually worn in a different race. The appropriate legal remedy is:

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The appropriate legal remedy in this situation would be specific performance. Abby entered into the agreement with the expectation of purchasing the specific helmet worn by Jimmie Johnson during his fifth straight NASCAR Championship race. If the seller substituted a different helmet, Abby may seek specific performance to ensure that the seller fulfills their obligation under the contract by delivering the specific helmet she agreed to purchase.

Abby Enters into an Agreement to Purchase the Helmet Worn