Contracts
Under Massachusetts law, an 'accord and satisfaction' in real estate contracts means:
ABoth parties agree to close on time
BA settlement of an existing contract dispute where a new agreement replaces the original obligation✓ Correct
CThe satisfaction of all inspection contingencies
DThe lender's satisfaction of the mortgage at closing
Explanation
Accord and satisfaction is a method of discharging a contract by mutual agreement, where one party accepts something different from what was originally owed as full satisfaction of the obligation.
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