Contracts
The 'merger doctrine' in Texas real estate means that:
ABuyer and seller merge their interests at closing
BAfter closing, the deed merges with the contract and the deed's terms control✓ Correct
CTwo brokers merge their listings at closing
DAll pre-closing representations survive the deed
Explanation
The merger doctrine holds that when a deed is accepted at closing, it merges with and supersedes the purchase contract. Pre-closing contract terms that are not incorporated in the deed are generally extinguished, subject to exceptions (fraud, specific survival clauses).
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