Escrow & Title
In Ohio, the recording priority rule (race-notice statute) protects:
AAll subsequent buyers regardless of knowledge
BOnly bona fide purchasers for value who record first and without notice of prior unrecorded claims✓ Correct
CAll lenders who record a mortgage before the owner takes possession
DOnly the first party to sign a purchase contract
Explanation
Ohio's race-notice recording statute protects only bona fide purchasers (paid value, no prior notice of competing claim) who record their deed or mortgage before any prior unrecorded interest.
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