Contracts
The 'merger doctrine' in Connecticut real estate law provides that:
ATwo listing agreements can be merged into one
BAll prior negotiations and agreements are merged into (superseded by) the final written deed✓ Correct
CCommission agreements merge with the listing agreement
DMultiple offers merge into one binding agreement
Explanation
Under the merger doctrine, once a deed is delivered and accepted, all prior agreements and representations (including those in the purchase contract) merge into the deed and are extinguished, with limited exceptions such as fraud.
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