Escrow & Title
A Louisiana title examiner discovers that a prior deed in the chain of title was signed by only one spouse on property that was community property. This is:
AAcceptable if the other spouse later ratified the sale
BA cloud on title that must be resolved before clear title can be conveyed✓ Correct
CIrrelevant if the property was sold more than 10 years ago
DCured automatically by Louisiana's prescriptive period
Explanation
Both spouses must join in the sale of community property in Louisiana. A deed signed by only one spouse creates a cloud on title and a potential claim by the non-signing spouse.
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