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. <div
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 151
Partial failure of consideration of note
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