Maine § 2-716. - Buyer's right to specific performance or replevin
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2-716. — Buyer's right to specific performance or replevin, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-716.. Buyer's right to specific performance or replevin
(1). Specific performance may be decreed where the goods are unique or in other proper circumstances
(2). The decree for specific performance may include such terms and conditions as to payment of the price, damages or other relief as the court may deem just.
(3). The buyer has a right of replevin for goods identified to the contract if after reasonable effort the buyer is unable to effect cover for such goods or the circumstances reasonably indicate that such effort will be unavailing, or if the goods have been shipped under reservation and satisfaction of the security interest in them has been made or tendered. In the case of goods bought for personal, family or household purposes, the buyer's right of replevin vests upon acquisition of a special property, even if the seller had not then repudiated or failed to deliver.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2-716.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2-716. cover?
Section 2-716. ("Buyer's right to specific performance or replevin") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 2-716.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 2-716." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 2-716. apply to my situation?
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