Contracts
The doctrine of merger in Rhode Island real estate law means that:
ATwo contracts become one when both parties sign
BAll prior agreements and representations are merged into the deed at closing and superseded by it✓ Correct
CThe buyer and seller become partners after closing
DA promissory note merges with the deed of trust at recording
Explanation
The doctrine of merger holds that all prior agreements, representations, and warranties in the purchase contract are merged into the deed at closing and superseded by it, unless expressly reserved to survive closing.
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