Specific Performance
nounspe·cif·ic per·for·mancepronounced spə-SIF-ik pər-FOR-məns
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Specific Performance mean?
A court order forcing a party to fulfil their obligations under a contract, rather than just paying damages. In property transactions, courts may order a defaulting seller to complete the sale because each property is treated as unique.
How the noun Specific Performance is used
When the seller tried to back out after signing, our solicitor applied for specific performance to force them to complete the sale as agreed.
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MLA citation: "Specific Performance." How to Property, 16 Apr. 2026, https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/specific-performance. Accessed 30 May 2026.
Chicago citation: How to Property. "Specific Performance." Last modified April 16, 2026. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/specific-performance.
APA citation: How to Property. (2026, April 16). Specific Performance. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/specific-performance