Contracts
The purpose of a 'merger' doctrine in Iowa real estate law is that:
ATwo companies merging in a real estate business have the same license
BAll prior contract terms merge into the deed at closing, making only the deed terms enforceable✓ Correct
CA married couple merges their individual ownership interests into marital property
DA broker's fiduciary duty merges with that of an attorney at closing
Explanation
The merger doctrine provides that upon closing, all prior negotiations and contract terms are merged into the deed. Post-closing, only the deed (and any surviving warranties or representations) are enforceable. Buyers generally cannot return to the purchase agreement to enforce terms not included in or surviving the deed.
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