Maine § 4757. - Buyer's refusal; penalty

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 4757. — Buyer's refusal; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4757.. Buyer's refusal; penalty

If the highest bidder at such sale refuses to take and pay for an article, the officer shall sell it again at auction at any time within 10 days, giving due notice of the 2nd sale; and account for what he receives on the 2nd sale, and for any damages that he recovers of the first bidder for a loss on the resale, as for so much received on the execution.  

Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 4757.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 4757. cover?

Section 4757. ("Buyer's refusal; penalty") 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 § 4757.?

A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 4757." (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?

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