Escrow & Title
A Maine title search reveals that a prior owner used a 'wild deed' to convey title. A wild deed is:
AA deed signed in a remote location
BA deed recorded outside the chain of title, providing no constructive notice✓ Correct
CA deed with unusual covenants
DA deed used for hunting camp property only
Explanation
A wild deed is recorded but is outside the chain of title — a subsequent purchaser would not find it in a normal title search. Under Maine's recording acts, a wild deed generally does not provide constructive notice.
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