Escrow & Title
The 'priority' of recorded liens on a Mississippi property determines:
AHow quickly the liens must be paid
BThe order in which liens are paid from sale proceeds in a foreclosure or sale✓ Correct
CWhich liens are largest in dollar amount
DWhich party has the longest relationship with the property
Explanation
Lien priority determines the order of payment from sale proceeds. In Mississippi, property tax liens have the highest priority (super-priority), followed by other liens generally in the order recorded, with exceptions for certain statutory liens.
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