Escrow & Title
In Massachusetts, 'priority of title' disputes between competing grantees are typically resolved in favor of:
AThe grantee who paid the higher price
BThe grantee who recorded their deed first (under the race-notice recording statute)✓ Correct
CThe grantee who received their deed first
DThe grantee who was a first-time buyer
Explanation
Massachusetts is a race-notice recording state—in a priority dispute, the first to record generally prevails, provided they recorded without notice of the prior conveyance. Both elements (first to record and no prior notice) must be met.
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