§ Form 17 Complaint for Specific Performance of a Contract to Convey Land

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Form 17. Complaint for Specific Performance of a Contract to Convey Land

(Caption--See Form 1.)

    1. (Statement of Jurisdiction--See Form 7.)

    2. On date, the parties agreed to the contract [attached as Exhibit A][summarize the contract].

    3. As agreed, the plaintiff tendered the purchase price and requested a conveyance of the land, but the defendant refused to accept the money or make a conveyance.

    4. The plaintiff now offers to pay the purchase price.

    Therefore, the plaintiff demands that:

        (a) the defendant be required to specifically perform the agreement and pay damages of $_______, plus interest and costs, or

        (b) if specific performance is not ordered, the defendant be required to pay damages of $_______, plus interest and costs.

(Date and sign--See Form 2.)