Contracts
An earnest money dispute in Nebraska where both buyer and seller claim the earnest money may be resolved by:
AThe broker keeping the funds until the dispute resolves on its own
BInterpleader action (broker deposits funds with the court) or written mutual instructions for disbursement✓ Correct
CAutomatic disbursement to the seller after 30 days
DNREC arbitration
Explanation
When there is a dispute over earnest money, Nebraska brokers may use interpleader — depositing the disputed funds with the court and asking the court to determine the proper recipient — or await written joint instructions from both parties.
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