Contracts

In Washington, the integration clause (merger clause) in a purchase agreement means:

AAll prior negotiations and agreements are merged into the written contract, which is the complete expression of the parties' agreement✓ Correct
BThe buyer and seller must meet in person
CPrevious contracts on the same property are valid
DThe contract can be modified verbally after signing

Explanation

An integration (merger) clause states that the written contract represents the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, oral agreements, and representations. Prior discussions cannot be used to modify the written contract.

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