Contracts
The 'merger doctrine' in Texas real estate law means that once a deed is delivered and accepted at closing:
AAll prior representations survive closing for 5 years
BMost prior contract terms and representations merge into the deed and are extinguished✓ Correct
CThe buyer waives all rights to sue the seller
DThe contract terms remain enforceable for 10 years
Explanation
Under the merger doctrine, when the deed is delivered and accepted at closing, the terms of the purchase contract generally merge into the deed and are extinguished. The contract is replaced by the deed. Exceptions include matters that the parties explicitly agree survive closing (such as warranties or post-closing obligations).
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