Contracts

Under Montana law, a 'merger doctrine' in real estate contracts means that:

ATwo properties are merged into one parcel upon closing
BThe purchase contract merges into the deed upon closing, and the deed governs the parties' rights thereafter✓ Correct
CThe buyer and seller agencies merge at the point of closing
DThe mortgage merges with the deed of trust upon payoff

Explanation

The merger doctrine holds that upon delivery and acceptance of the deed, the terms of the purchase contract merge into the deed. Post-closing, the parties' property rights are governed by the deed, not the purchase contract.

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