Contracts
In Maine, a 'material breach' of a purchase and sale agreement by the seller means the buyer may:
AOnly reduce the purchase price
BSue for specific performance or damages, or cancel the contract and recover earnest money✓ Correct
CRequire the seller to pay punitive damages automatically
DOnly require the seller to make agreed repairs
Explanation
A material breach by the seller entitles the buyer to remedies including specific performance (court order to complete the sale), money damages, or cancellation of the contract with return of the earnest money.
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