Contracts
Under the 'doctrine of merger,' which document controls after closing?
AThe purchase agreement
BThe deed✓ Correct
CThe escrow instructions
DThe mortgage note
Explanation
The doctrine of merger holds that at closing, the purchase contract terms 'merge' into the deed. The deed controls what interests were transferred. Contract terms that were not incorporated into the deed are typically extinguished at closing.
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