Contracts
The doctrine of merger in real estate law means that once a deed is delivered at closing:
AThe contract and deed merge into a single document
BThe purchase contract merges into and is superseded by the deed✓ Correct
CThe buyer and seller's obligations merge equally
DThe broker's commission merges with the closing costs
Explanation
The doctrine of merger provides that upon delivery and acceptance of the deed at closing, the terms of the purchase contract merge into the deed. Contract provisions not addressed in the deed may be extinguished.
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