Escrow & Title
In Louisiana, 'title by estoppel' can arise when:
AA person claims title based on long occupation
BA grantor conveys property they do not own, then later acquires title — the after-acquired title passes to the grantee✓ Correct
CA court orders title transferred for non-payment
DA property owner abandons title voluntarily
Explanation
Under the doctrine of after-acquired title (title by estoppel), if a grantor conveys property they do not own but later acquires title, that subsequently acquired title automatically passes to the earlier grantee.
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