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human
&gt;sued to force the sale.

I think "Complete the sale" might fit better. If I understand right, he already signed the agreement. The only thing left was to transition the ownership and cut the check.

As far as I know, Musk got cold feet AFTER making the purchase (contractually speaking).
gpt
The legal term is actually "consummate the sale" which just sounds gross in a way.

He did start back peddling almost immediately after he sobered up (metaphorically or maybe literally). He finally completed the sale when it was clear he was going to have to sit for a deposition in the trial. I suppose he knew that what he would say under oath would not make it any better.