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SECTION 19. Headings. The section and paragraph headings in this Agreement are inserted for <br />convenience only and are in no way intended to interpret, define, or limit the scope of content of this <br />Agreement or any provision hereof. <br />SECTION 20. Possession. Seller shall deliver actual possession of the Property to Purchaser at <br />Closing. <br />SECTION 21. Surviving Clauses. The provisions of this Agreement relating to tax and other pro- <br />rations after Closing and Seller's and Purchaser's respective indemnifications shall survive Closing or any <br />termination of this Agreement by either party whether as a matter of right or in breach of this Agreement, <br />notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement to the contrary. Except as set forth in the preceding <br />sentence or as otherwise expressly set forth herein, all other provisions of this Agreement shall not survive <br />Closing or any termination hereof by either party as a matter of right. <br />SECTION 22. 1031 Exchange. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this <br />Agreement, Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that Seller shall have the right, at Closing, to sell the <br />Property as a part of a transaction intended to qualify as a tax-free exchange under Section 1031 of the <br />Code (a "Tax-Free Exchange"). If Seller elects to effect aTax-Free Exchange pursuant to this paragraph, <br />Purchaser shall execute and deliver such documents as may be required to effect the Tax-Free Exchange <br />which are in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Purchaser, and otherwise cooperate with Seller <br />in all reasonable respects to effect the Tax-Free Exchange. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Tax-Free <br />Exchange shall not diminish Purchaser's rights, nor increase Purchaser's liabilities or obligations, under <br />this Agreement. Seller shall pay for all fees, costs and expenses in connection with such Tax-Free <br />Exchange. <br />SECTION 23. Governing Law and Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by and <br />construed, interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws and decisions of the State of North Carolina. <br />Any action or proceeding brought by any party to construe, interpret or enforce this Agreement or any <br />provision hereof shall be brought in the state or federal courts of North Carolina. Each of the parties to this <br />Agreement hereby submits and consents to the jurisdiction of such courts. <br />SECTION 24. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the <br />benefit of Seller and Purchaser and their respective successors and assigns, if any. <br />SECTION 25. Exhibits. The exhibits referred to in and attached to this Agreement are <br />incorporated herein by this reference. <br />SECTION 26. Date of Agreement. As used herein, the term "Date of Agreement" shall mean the <br />date as of which this Agreement is executed by both Purchaser and Seller as indicated below. <br />SECTION 27. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed and delivered in several <br />counterparts, and all such counterparts so delivered and executed shall constitute but one and the same <br />instrument. <br />-10- <br />