Jim makes a contract with Oleta to sell her a 1965 lava lamp once owned by a famous artist. Jim later decides that he does not want to sell the lamp to Oleta. In this scenario, Oleta:
A) cannot get any remedy because the lamp is not a generic product.
B) can claim exemplary damages.
C) can require Jim to specifically perform the contract.
D) can sue Jim for an unfair and deceptive trade practice.

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In this scenario, Oleta can require Jim to specifically perform the contract. Sometimes the goods covered by a contract are unique and it is not possible for a buyer to obtain substitute goods. When this is the case, the buyer is entitled to specific performance of the contract. Specific performance means that the buyer can require the seller to give the buyer the goods covered by the contract.

Jim Makes a Contract with Oleta to Sell Her a 1965