Breach of Pre-Sale Agreement Regarding Option to Purchase Real Estate

The case involved a dispute concerning an alleged breach of contract for the sale of a building, where the prospective buyer claimed the seller violated a pre-sale agreement by withdrawing their offer, while the seller contended the buyer failed to exercise their option to purchase within the stipulated time frame. The highest court overturned the lower court's decision, reasoning that the seller's unilateral withdrawal prior to the expiration of the option period constituted a breach of the preliminary agreement, as the option agreement legally bound the seller to keep the offer open for the specified duration, thereby preventing the seller from prematurely revoking the commitment to sell.