Contracts
In Georgia, a 'buyer beware' (caveat emptor) doctrine traditionally meant:
ABuyers have no protection in real estate
BBuyers should inspect and investigate before purchasing, but this has been modified by disclosure requirements✓ Correct
CSellers have no duty to disclose anything
DAgents are not liable for defects
Explanation
While caveat emptor historically placed the burden on buyers to discover defects, modern Georgia law and practice have modified this through mandatory disclosure requirements and agents' duties to disclose known material defects.
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