Contracts
A Missouri buyer who discovers after closing that the seller failed to disclose a known material defect may have a claim for:
ANo recourse since the transaction is closed
BDamages based on fraudulent misrepresentation or breach of seller's disclosure duty✓ Correct
CFree repairs from MREC
DCriminal prosecution of the seller only
Explanation
If a Missouri seller knowingly failed to disclose a material defect, the buyer may have a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation or breach of the seller's disclosure statute, potentially recovering repair costs, price reduction, or rescission.
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