In a property sale, after completion, what happens to outstanding obligations and the ability to sue?

• A. You may still sue under the contract for any outstanding obligations
• B. You may sue only under the purchase deed terms
• C. You have no remedies left
• D. All remedies are unaffected by merger

Answer: (A)

When completion happens, the conveyance brings the title and possession across, and the contract is generally considered to have merged into the deed. But that merging doesn’t wipe out every contract right. If there are outstanding obligations still due to be performed or breaches that occurred before completion but remain unaddressed, those can still be pursued under the contract. The deed covers the transfer of land, while the contract retains its promises and warranties that survive completion, so you can seek damages for those outstanding obligations under the contract rather than under the deed. This is why the best answer is that you may still sue under the contract for any outstanding obligations.