Contracts
In Kansas, the 'merger doctrine' in real estate means that once a deed is delivered and accepted:
AAll prior contract terms are automatically extended
BAll prior agreements, conditions, and representations in the purchase agreement are 'merged' into the deed and may be extinguished✓ Correct
CThe deed and contract merge into a single enforceable document
DThe broker's obligations are merged with the attorney's obligations
Explanation
Under the merger doctrine, acceptance of the deed generally extinguishes the prior purchase contract — the deed supersedes the contract's terms. Parties cannot usually sue on contract terms that weren't included in the deed.
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