Contracts
In Missouri, a seller who accepts an offer but later receives a higher offer faces which legal issue if they try to accept the higher offer?
ANo legal issue — the seller can change their mind
BBreach of contract — the accepted offer is a binding contract✓ Correct
CMREC citation for dual contracting
DTax penalties for the higher sale price
Explanation
Once a Missouri seller properly accepts an offer (both parties notified), there is a binding contract. Attempting to accept a different offer would be breach of contract.
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