Contracts

A merger clause in a West Virginia real estate contract provides that:

ATwo parcels are merged into a single deed
BAll prior negotiations and agreements are merged into the written contract, which represents the final and complete agreement✓ Correct
CThe buyer and seller merge their interests upon closing
DClosing occurs simultaneously with the signing of the contract

Explanation

A merger clause (integration clause) states that the written contract supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and agreements. It reinforces the parol evidence rule by declaring the written contract to be the complete and final agreement.

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