Property Ownership

In Maryland, the doctrine of after-acquired title (estoppel by deed) means:

AA seller can take back title after delivery of the deed
BIf a grantor conveys title they don't yet have and later acquires it, the title automatically passes to the grantee✓ Correct
CTitle is acquired only through adverse possession
DA deed cannot convey title to property not yet built

Explanation

Estoppel by deed (after-acquired title) means that if a grantor conveys property they don't yet own, any title they subsequently acquire automatically passes to the grantee.

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