Escrow & Title

The concept of 'priority' in lien law follows the general rule of:

ALargest lien is always senior
BFirst in time, first in right (with exceptions for statutory superior liens)✓ Correct
CMost recently recorded lien is senior
DGovernment liens are always junior to private liens

Explanation

The general rule is that the first recorded lien has priority ('first in time, first in right'). Exceptions include property tax liens (always senior by statute) and mechanic's liens (which may relate back to the commencement of work).

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