Escrow & Title
Under South Carolina's recording laws, which of the following has priority when there is a conflict between two interests?
AThe oldest deed always prevails
BThe first to record wins if subsequent purchaser recorded without notice of prior interest (race-notice statute)✓ Correct
CThe most recent deed always prevails
DThe lender's interest always prevails over the buyer's
Explanation
Under SC's race-notice recording statute, the party who records first AND had no notice of the prior unrecorded interest wins. Both recording first and lack of notice are required.
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