Contracts
In a Delaware real estate transaction, what is 'delivery and acceptance' of a deed?
AThe recording of the deed in the county land records
BThe physical transfer of the deed from grantor to grantee, with the grantee's acceptance of it, which completes the transfer of title✓ Correct
CThe delivery of the deed by the attorney to the title company
DThe signing of the deed by both parties at closing
Explanation
Title to real property transfers upon delivery of the deed by the grantor and acceptance by the grantee. Recording provides constructive notice but is not required for title to pass between the parties.
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