Property Ownership
In Mississippi, which of the following is required for a deed to be valid between grantor and grantee (as opposed to enforceable against third parties)?
ARecording with the county
BNotarization
CWritten form, grantor's signature, adequate description, and delivery and acceptance✓ Correct
DPayment of consideration in cash
Explanation
For a deed to be valid between the parties, it must: be in writing, identify the grantor and grantee, contain words of conveyance, describe the property with reasonable certainty, be signed by the grantor, and be delivered to and accepted by the grantee.
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