Escrow & Title
A deed that has been properly executed but never recorded is:
AVoid and unenforceable between the parties
BValid between the grantor and grantee but may be defeated by a subsequent good-faith purchaser who records first✓ Correct
CAutomatically recorded after 6 months by the county
DInvalid until notarized by a Tennessee notary public
Explanation
A deed is valid between the grantor and grantee upon delivery and acceptance, even without recording. However, under Tennessee's race-notice recording statute, a subsequent good-faith purchaser for value who records first may have priority over an earlier unrecorded deed.
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