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Specific Performance Orders in California Contract Cases - SARI LAW FIRM Specific performance is an equitable remedy in contract law. Rather than awarding money damages, a court orders the breaching party to do exactly what was promised in the contract. It is an exceptional remedy used only when monetary compensation would not make the non‑breaching party whole. For instance, a buyer who bargains for a particular piece of property or a one‑of‑a‑kind item may want the actual t

Attorney's Fees in California Contract Cases - SARI LAW FIRM If the other side breaches our agreement, can I recover my attorney’s fees? The answer depends on the interplay between the American Rule (each party ordinarily pays its own fees), the terms of the contract, and statutory exceptions made by the Legislature.  The American Rule is a rule in the U.S. justice system that says two opposing sides in a legal matter must pay their own attorney fees, regardless of who wins t

How to Legally Terminate a Contract in California - SARI LAW FIRM “Under California law, you can terminate a contract only if you have legal grounds — such as breach, rescission, or force majeure.” As a business attorney, one of the most common questions I receive is, “Can I get out of this contract?” The answer depends on why you want to end the agreement and on the language of the contract. A contract is a legally binding promise; unilaterally ending it without a valid reas

Material and Anticipatory Breach in California - SARI LAW FIRM “Under California law, your duty to perform depends on whether the other...

Oral Contracts and Verbal Agreements in California - SARI LAW FIRM “In California, oral contracts are enforceable if they meet legal...