Roy contracts to sell his Double-R Ranch to Sam on May 1. On April 20, Roy tells Sam that he will not go through with the deal. Sam files a suit against Roy. Sam can recover
A) the cost of any ranch that would suit him.
B) the cost of a similar, nearby ranch.
C) the Double-R Ranch.
D) nothing.

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Sam can recover the Double-R Ranch because Roy breached the contract by refusing to perform before the due date, allowing Sam to seek specific performance, which is a remedy that compels the breaching party to fulfill the terms of the contract.

Roy Contracts to Sell His Double-R Ranch to Sam on May