Property Ownership
In Louisiana, the 'registry doctrine' provides that a recorded Act of Sale:
AIs always binding on all parties whether or not recorded
BHas priority over an earlier unrecorded transfer — recording protects buyers and lenders against earlier unrecorded interests✓ Correct
CRequires LREC approval to be effective
DAutomatically cancels all prior liens on the property
Explanation
Louisiana's registry doctrine (Civil Code Art. 3338) protects those who take immovable property in reliance on the public records — a recorded instrument generally has priority over earlier unrecorded ones, encouraging the recording of all title documents.
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