Contracts

In South Carolina, an 'amendment' to a purchase contract differs from an 'addendum' in that:

AAn amendment is signed before the contract; an addendum after
BAn amendment modifies existing contract terms; an addendum adds new terms✓ Correct
CThey are legally identical
DAn amendment requires court approval; an addendum does not

Explanation

An addendum adds new terms or conditions to a contract, while an amendment modifies existing terms already in the contract. Both require signatures from all parties to be binding.

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