Chapter 24 Self-test questions

Specific performance

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. In which of the following instances is a court likely to find the remedy of damages inadequate compensation for the claimant such as to give rise to a possible claim for specific performance? Select all that apply.

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. Is the inadequacy of damages necessary and/or sufficient to result in an award of specific performance?

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. The courts have traditionally refused to grant an order of specific performance that would require "constant supervision" by the court. In the light of Lord Hoffmann's speech in Co-operative Insurance Society Ltd v. Argyll Stores (Holdings) Ltd [1998] AC 1, what does "constant supervision" actually mean?

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. How do the origins of the order of specific performance (in equity) affect the way the remedy is used by the courts? Select all that apply.

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. What is a prohibitory injunction?

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