Weathersby v. Gore

Cotton buyer Weathersby (plaintiff) contracted to purchase cotton from farmer Gore (defendant), who canceled months before the crop was to be picked; both parties agreed substitute cotton was available on the open market, but Weathersby never attempted to buy any. A jury found for Weathersby, and the district court ordered specific performance; Gore appealed.

Whether specific performance is available as a remedy for breach of contract when monetary damages would be an adequate remedy.