Property Ownership
Kentucky's 'first in time, first in right' principle means that among competing liens:
AThe lien with the highest dollar amount has priority
BThe first lien recorded generally has priority over later-recorded liens✓ Correct
CThe government always has first priority
DVoluntary liens always have priority over involuntary liens
Explanation
The priority of competing liens in Kentucky is generally determined by recording order — the first lien recorded takes priority over later-recorded liens (with some exceptions for property tax and mechanic's liens).
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