bound himself to deliver to Y a 21-inch 2010 model TV-set, and the 13 cubic feet Gray Samsung refrigerator, with Motor No. SAM-123, which Y saw in X’s store, and to repair Y’s piano. X did none of these things. May the court compel X to deliver the TV set and the refrigerator and repair the piano? Why? If not, what relief may the court grant Y? Why?

bound himself to deliver to Y a 21-inch 2010 model TV-set, and the 13 cubic feet Gray Samsung refrigerator, with Motor No. SAM-123, which Y saw in X’s store, and to repair Y’s piano. X did none of these things. May the court compel X to deliver the TV set and the refrigerator and repair the piano? Why? If not, what relief may the court grant Y? Why?

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Chapter17: Property Transactions: § 1231 And Recapture Provisions

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