Buyer Bert can't believe that Seller Sam has had a last-second change of heart about entering into an agreement to sell his home to Bert. Sam has offered to refund Bert's earnest money and even pay him something in acknowledgment of Bert's inconvenience and disappointment, but Bert's not having it. He wants Sam's house. Choose the remedy for breach of trust that Bert will most likely take. accept compensatory damages demand specific performance initiate rescission settle for liquidated damages 19:19

Buyer Bert can't believe that Seller Sam has had a last-second change of heart about entering into an agreement to sell his home to Bert. Sam has offered to refund Bert's earnest money and even pay him something in acknowledgment of Bert's inconvenience and disappointment, but Bert's not having it. He wants Sam's house. Choose the remedy for breach of trust that Bert will most likely take. accept compensatory damages demand specific performance initiate rescission settle for liquidated damages 19:19

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

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