Escrow & Title
Priority of liens in Alabama generally follows what rule?
AThe largest lien is paid first
BFirst in time, first in right — the earliest recorded lien has first priority✓ Correct
CGovernment liens always have first priority over all others
DMortgage liens always outrank judgment liens
Explanation
Generally, lien priority in Alabama follows the principle of 'first in time, first in right' — the lien recorded earliest has the highest priority, with some exceptions for property taxes.
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