Escrow & Title
A Maryland property is sold to Buyer A on January 1. On February 1, before Buyer A records their deed, the seller fraudulently conveys the same property to Buyer B, who records immediately. Under Maryland's recording act:
ABuyer A prevails because the sale happened first
BBuyer B may prevail if they paid value and had no notice of the prior transfer✓ Correct
CThe seller keeps the property
DBoth buyers share ownership equally
Explanation
Maryland's recording act (notice-race statute) typically protects subsequent bona fide purchasers for value without notice who record first. Buyer B, recording in good faith without notice, may prevail.
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