Escrow & Title
In Tennessee, 'adverse possession' can affect title because a claimant who has occupied property for the statutory period may have:
AA recorded title superior to the owner's
BAn unrecorded claim that may not appear in a title search✓ Correct
CA claim that is immediately extinguished upon recording
DNo valid claim since Tennessee does not recognize adverse possession
Explanation
An adverse possession claim is not recorded in the chain of title and will not appear in a standard title search. It represents a potential title risk — title insurance may not cover claims arising from adverse possession.
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