Contracts
In Maine, 'anticipatory breach' occurs when:
AA party breaches after the closing date
BA party clearly communicates they will not perform before the performance date arrives✓ Correct
CThe contract expires without performance
DBoth parties breach simultaneously
Explanation
Anticipatory breach (repudiation) occurs when a party clearly indicates, before the performance date, that they will not fulfill their contractual obligations. The non-breaching party may treat this as an immediate breach.
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