Contracts
Under Maine law, a seller who accepts an offer and then decides not to sell may be sued by the buyer for:
AOnly the return of earnest money
BSpecific performance (compelling the sale) or money damages✓ Correct
CA maximum of $10,000 in damages
DOnly attorney's fees
Explanation
When a seller breaches a valid purchase contract, the buyer may seek specific performance (compelling the seller to complete the sale) since real property is considered unique, or money damages for the breach.
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