Chapter 20 - § 20.35 • SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OF SALE CONTRACTS

• Jurisdiction: Colorado

§ 20.35 • SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OF SALE CONTRACTS

If the decedent had entered into a contract of sale covering real property and died before completing the sale, the representative may complete it and make the conveyance. If he or she is doubtful as to the validity of the contract or the amount still owing, he or she may seek the aid of the court. C.R.S. §§ 15-12-709 and -711, 15-10-302(2), 15-1-804(2)(w), and -804(2)(j).

Should there be some question about the contract, such as an erroneous description of the property, the court of probate could reform the contract and order specific performance in the...