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June 22, 2025
When the Deal Can’t Just Be Undone

Specific Performance in Business Purchase Contracts in Upper Marlboro

By Matthew J. Dyer, Esq., Civil Litigation Attorney, The Law Offices of Haskell & Dyer
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Buying a business isn’t like buying a used car.

There’s more at stake—employees, customers, cash flow, and often years of goodwill built into the brand.

So when one party backs out of asigned business purchase agreement, the solution isn’t always writing a check and walking away.

In many cases, you have the right to enforce the deal in court, and I can help you do just that.

What Is Specific Performance in Business?

Specific performance is a legal remedy that asks the court to force the other party to complete the deal, not just pay damages. In business purchase agreements, this becomes especially important when:

  • The business is unique
  • You’ve already started fulfilling your part of the contract
  • The buyer or seller backs out without a valid reason
  • Financial compensation won’t make up for the lost opportunity

I’ve seen deals fall apart at the eleventh hour—and I’ve also helped clients make sure they didn’t stay that way.

Why It Matters in Business Sales

In Upper Marlboro, we have a lot of local and family-owned businesses. If someone agrees to sell and then suddenly changes their mind, it can do real damage to the buyer—who may have already secured financing, hired employees, or started transition plans.

Likewise, if a buyer suddenly refuses to close after due diligence, the seller can be left holding the bag. Specific performance gives you a legal path to enforce what was agreed upon.

How I Help My Clients

At The Law Offices of Haskell & Dyer, I represent business buyers and sellers when contracts are breached. My job is to protect your investment and make sure agreements are followed.

Here’s how I help:

  • Review your contract for enforceability
  • Send formal notice to the breaching party
  • File a lawsuit for specific performance when appropriate
  • Represent you in court to seek full enforcement of the deal

In these situations, you don’t just need a lawyer—you need someone who understands the business side too. That’s where I come in.

Don’t Walk Away From a Deal You’re Entitled To

Don’t assume you’re out of options if the other party won’t honor the business purchase agreement. You may have the right to force the sale—and I’m here to help you make it happen.

I’m Matthew J. Dyer, Esq., and I help clients in Upper Marlboro enforce business purchase contracts when the stakes are too high to walk away.

📞 Call 301-627-5844 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.

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