Contracts
A 'merger' of contract rights occurs in real estate when:
ATwo brokerage firms combine their operations
BThe purchase contract 'merges into' the deed at closing, so contract terms not included in the deed may be unenforceable post-closing✓ Correct
CA buyer and seller agree to share a single attorney
DMultiple properties are combined in one purchase agreement
Explanation
The doctrine of merger provides that when the deed is delivered and accepted at closing, the purchase contract (which is executory before closing) 'merges into' the deed. After closing, parties generally cannot enforce contract terms that were not incorporated into the deed or a separate agreement intended to survive closing.
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