Maine § 2-719. - Contractual modification or limitation of remedy
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2-719. — Contractual modification or limitation of remedy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-719.. Contractual modification or limitation of remedy
(1). Subject to the provisions of subsections (2) and (3) of this section and of section 2‑718 on liquidation and limitation of damages:
(a). The agreement may provide for remedies in addition to or in substitution for those provided in this Article and may limit or alter the measure of damages recoverable under this Article, as by limiting the buyer's remedies to return of the goods and repayment of the price or to repair and replacement of nonconforming goods or parts; and
(b). Resort to a remedy as provided is optional unless the remedy is expressly agreed to be exclusive, in which case it is the sole remedy.
(2). Where circumstances cause an exclusive or limited remedy to fail of its essential purpose, remedy may be had as provided in this Title.
(3). Consequential damages may be limited or excluded unless the limitation or exclusion is unconscionable. Limitation of consequential damages for injury to the person in the case of consumer goods is prima facie unconscionable but limitation of damages where the loss is commercial is not.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2-719.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2-719. cover?
Section 2-719. ("Contractual modification or limitation of remedy") 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 § 2-719.?
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