Contracts
Under Vermont law, which doctrine holds that the seller retains bare legal title while the buyer acquires equitable title upon signing a purchase contract?
ADoctrine of merger
BDoctrine of equitable conversion✓ Correct
CDoctrine of lis pendens
DDoctrine of adverse possession
Explanation
The doctrine of equitable conversion holds that once a valid purchase contract is executed, the buyer acquires equitable title (and the risk of loss in many states), while the seller retains legal title as security until closing.
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