Escrow & Title
Connecticut uses a 'race-notice' recording statute. Under this statute, which subsequent purchaser is protected?
AThe first buyer to record, regardless of notice of prior conveyances
BThe first buyer in time, even if they never record
CA subsequent purchaser who pays value, has no notice of prior conveyances, AND records first✓ Correct
DAny purchaser who pays fair market value
Explanation
Under a race-notice recording statute (used in Connecticut), a subsequent bona fide purchaser is protected only if they: (1) take without notice of a prior unrecorded conveyance, AND (2) record first. Both conditions must be satisfied.
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