Contracts
The doctrine of 'merger' in real estate contracts provides that:
AAll contract terms merge into the closing documents, and the contract is extinguished at closing✓ Correct
BTwo properties can be combined into one contract
CThe buyer and seller merge their interests at closing
DA verbal agreement merges with a written contract to become binding
Explanation
Under the doctrine of merger, upon delivery and acceptance of the deed at closing, the purchase contract merges into and is superseded by the deed. Contract provisions that are not included in the deed (or separately preserved) generally cannot be enforced after closing.
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