Contracts
In Oregon, the doctrine of merger means that:
ATwo brokerages can merge their listings into a combined MLS database
BOnce a deed is delivered at closing, the purchase agreement's terms are generally merged into the deed and are no longer enforceable separately✓ Correct
CA buyer and seller can merge their agencies into a single representative
DProperty descriptions in the county records supersede the deed description
Explanation
The merger doctrine holds that the purchase agreement is superseded by (merged into) the deed upon closing and delivery. After closing, a party generally cannot sue on the purchase agreement's terms — their remedies relate to the deed and other closing documents.
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