Which of the following is true with respect to substantial performance?
A) It does not apply to the construction industry.
B) When one party to a contract has substantially performed, the other party cannot recover damages for the imperfect performance.
C) Substantial performance does not defeat the purpose of the contract.
D) All of these.

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Substantial performance is a legal concept that means a party has fulfilled enough of its contract obligations to warrant payment, although there may be minor deviations from the specified performance. It does not defeat the purpose of the contract, as the essential elements of the contract are completed to a degree that the overall goal of the contract is met. This concept is particularly relevant in the construction industry, contrary to option A, and the other party can still potentially recover damages for any part of the performance that was not completed as per the contract, which contradicts option B.

Which of the Following Is True with Respect to Substantial