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Q: i signed a contract to purchase a house before covid19. Now seller refused to close. can i sue for specific performance?

i had signed the contract before covid 19. i got loan commitment. Now sellers are keeping making excuse not to close as unable to find apartment. Can i sue them for specific performance? court are not working properly. Does it take a long time before you see a judge. How does it work?

Michael David Siegel
Michael David Siegel
answered on Aug 4, 2020

Do you have a lawyer? Prior to suing you need to send a "time is of the essence letter" to the seller. Then you can file a complaint. You see a judge quickly as you file an order to show cause and the courts are hearing motions online.

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