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In any civil action in which the amount due on a promissory note given for the price of land conveyed is in question and a total failure of consideration would be a defense, partial failure of consideration may be shown in reduction of damages.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 14. Court Procedure--Civil § 151. Partial failure of consideration of note - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-14-court-procedure-civil/me-rev-st-tit-14-sect-151/
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