Property Ownership
In South Dakota, the recording of a deed in the county register of deeds provides protection to the grantee through the concept of:
AAdverse possession
BThe race-notice recording statute protecting subsequent purchasers who record first without notice of prior unrecorded transfers✓ Correct
CEasement by necessity
DConstructive trust
Explanation
South Dakota's recording statute protects subsequent purchasers who record their interest without notice of prior unrecorded interests. Recording provides both constructive notice to the world and protection under the recording statute.
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