Case of the TBD Escrow Agent

by amyc

A dispute over a late escrow deposit centered on one missing contract detail: the seller never named the escrow agent. This case shows how leaving an escrow agent listed as “TBD” can turn a simple deadline issue into years of litigation and attorney fees.

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