Salim has entered into a contract with Jenna to buy her land for $50,000.Salim has paid the amount in full.However,Jenna has not transferred the land to Salim.Salim decides to sue Jenna to request a court order to compel Jenna to transfer the land as per the contract.Which of the following remedies is the court most likely to enforce in this case?
A) rescission
B) consequential damages
C) substantial performance
D) liquidated damages
E) specific performance

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In this case, the court is most likely to ask Jenna to specifically perform the contract by transferring the land to Salim. Specific performance is a court-ordered remedy when subject matter of the contract is unique. It is an order that the breaching party of the contract specifically perform the contractual promise made. The contracting parties are compelled to perform their promised acts.

Salim Has Entered into a Contract with Jenna to Buy