Question

Patrick hires Bryan, a well-known artist, to paint a mural on the wall of Patrick's restaurant. After signing the contract, Bryan calls Patrick and tells him that he is too busy to do it. Patrick wants one of Bryan's murals on the wall, so he sues for specific performance. A court will:a. grant specific performance because painting is a mechanical act.

b. not grant specific performance because it is a personal service.
c. grant specific performance because Bryan’s murals are unique.
d. not grant specific performance because a mural will not enhance the restaurant’s profitability.

Answer 1

B) not grant specific performance because it is a personal service.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since painting a mural is considered a personal service, the court will probably not grant specific performance. The reason why specific performance is not granted is that the defendant might perform his/her job poorly below regular standard. In other words, Bryan could paint an awful mural.

Usually courts will remedy a breach of contract involving personal services through monetary compensation.