Property Ownership
What is a 'lien priority' dispute in Delaware and how is it resolved?
AA dispute about which lienor gets the property after foreclosure; resolved by the recorded date of each lien✓ Correct
BA dispute about lien amounts; resolved by the court
CA dispute between multiple buyers; resolved by offer date
DA dispute about property taxes; resolved by the county
Explanation
In Delaware, lien priority determines the order in which lienholders are paid from foreclosure proceeds. Generally, the first lien recorded has first priority (first in time, first in right), with exceptions for super-priority property tax liens.
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