Escrow & Title
The doctrine of 'constructive notice' in real estate means:
AOnly parties who actually reviewed the records are bound by them
BAll parties are assumed to know of information that is publicly recorded, whether or not they actually checked✓ Correct
CNotice must be given in writing to be legally effective
DVerbal notice is sufficient for all legal purposes
Explanation
Constructive notice means that once a document (such as a deed or mortgage) is properly recorded in the public records, everyone is assumed by law to have knowledge of it, regardless of whether they actually looked it up.
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