Nolo's Plain-English Law Dictionary
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- Substantial Performance
- When a party to a contract, through no fault of that party, performs in a manner that varies slightly from the contract's obligations. In cases of substantial performance, a court may determine that it would be unfair to deny compensation. (See also: specific performance)


