Contracts
What is 'constructive delivery' of a deed in Delaware?
APhysical delivery at closing with all parties present
BDelivery made by placing the deed in a third party's (escrow agent's) hands for delivery to the grantee upon satisfaction of conditions✓ Correct
CMailing the deed to the grantee via certified mail
DFiling the deed with the county recorder
Explanation
Constructive delivery occurs when the grantor places a deed with an escrow agent for delivery to the grantee upon satisfaction of specified conditions (e.g., payment of the purchase price). Upon satisfaction of conditions, title transfers constructively.
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