Massachusetts License Law
The 'procuring cause' doctrine in Massachusetts determines:
AWhich contractor built the property
BWhich broker is entitled to the commission by being the effective cause of the sale✓ Correct
CWhether a buyer's offer is legally binding
DWho is responsible for title defects
Explanation
Procuring cause determines which broker or agent is entitled to a commission by being the direct and effective cause of the sale — the agent whose efforts were the uninterrupted chain leading to the closing.
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