A Conveys Property to B by Deed Dated March 1

question 26

Multiple Choice

A conveys property to B by deed dated March 1. B does not record the deed until March 4. A conveys the same property on March 2 to C. C receives the deed on March 2 with full knowledge that a previous deed had been given to B. C records its deed on March 3. Under what recording statute would C be declared the owner of the property?

• A) Notice
• B) Race notice
• C) Race
• D) C would not be the owner under any of the above recording statutes.

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