Can a seller back out of a contract 2 days before closing?
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Can a seller back out of a contract 2 days before closing?
The lady I was purchasing the home from died a
week,before closing. Its went through court and
they said I could go,ahead with the closing and
now the heir to the lady istrying to back out 2
days before closing
Asked on October 15, 2018 under Real Estate Law, North Carolina
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
If the court has already ruled that the contract can be enforced, the heir cannot legally back out--she could appeal the ruling, but that would be her only option, and as long as the ruling remains in effect (i.e. is not at least temporarily "stayed" or delayed on appeal, if not actually reversed), she must honor it.
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