Escrow & Title
A Nebraska property is subject to a mechanics' lien filed after a general warranty deed was recorded. Under Nebraska's recording act, the grantee:
ATakes subject to the lien
BIs protected against the lien as a prior recorded interest✓ Correct
CMust pay the lien to clear title
DCan ignore the lien
Explanation
Under Nebraska's race-notice recording act, a prior recorded interest (the deed) is protected against subsequently recorded interests (the later mechanic's lien). The grantee has priority.
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