Property Ownership

The doctrine of 'after-acquired title' (estoppel by deed) in South Dakota means:

AA deed from someone who did not own the property at the time may pass title if the grantor later acquires it✓ Correct
BTitle acquired after a tax sale has higher priority
CProperty acquired after marriage is community property
DAll property acquired during the period of the mortgage belongs to the lender

Explanation

Under after-acquired title, if a grantor conveys property they don't yet own and later acquires title, that title automatically flows to the grantee. The grantor is estopped from denying the transfer.

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