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In Tennessee, a purchaser who takes title with actual or constructive notice of an earlier, unrecorded interest:
AIs fully protected by recording the new deed immediately
BTakes title subject to the earlier interest — notice eliminates the protections of the recording acts✓ Correct
CIs protected automatically under Tennessee's race-notice statute
DMust litigate ownership in Chancery Court
Explanation
Tennessee's recording act (race-notice type) protects subsequent purchasers who take for value without notice. A buyer who has actual or constructive notice of an earlier interest cannot claim protection as a bona fide purchaser without notice — they take subject to the earlier interest.
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Key Terms to Know
Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
Chain of TitleThe sequential record of all transfers of ownership for a piece of property from the original patent holder to the present owner.
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
State-Specific Concepts
Recording Requirements
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