Escrow & Title
In North Dakota, 'priority of liens' generally means that in a foreclosure sale:
AAll lienholders are paid equally regardless of recording date
BLiens are paid in order of their recording date, with earlier recorded liens having priority✓ Correct
CThe largest lien is always paid first
DProperty tax liens are paid last
Explanation
Generally, liens are prioritized by recording date (first in time, first in right). However, property tax liens and special assessment liens typically have super-priority regardless of recording date.
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