Property Ownership
In Kentucky, when property is conveyed to 'A and B as joint tenants with right of survivorship,' and A later sells their interest to C, the result is:
AB and C remain joint tenants
BB and C hold as tenants in common; the joint tenancy is severed✓ Correct
CThe sale to C is void under Kentucky law
DC takes A's place as joint tenant with B
Explanation
When one joint tenant sells their interest, the joint tenancy is severed. The new owner (C) and the remaining joint tenant (B) hold as tenants in common, with no right of survivorship between them.
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