Contracts
A Mississippi purchase contract requires closing 'on or before' August 15. The seller is ready to close August 10 but the buyer requests August 14. The seller must:
AClose on August 10 since that is the seller's preference
BAccommodate the buyer's August 14 request since it is within the contractual window✓ Correct
CDeclare a default since the buyer did not close on the first available date
DRequire the buyer to pay a penalty for the delay
Explanation
An 'on or before' closing date means closing can occur any day up to and including the stated date. The buyer's request to close August 14 is within the contractual window and the seller must accommodate it. Neither party can require the other to close earlier than they choose, as long as it is within the contract's timeframe.
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