Escrow & Title
In Tennessee, the 'race-notice' recording statute means that a subsequent purchaser for value is protected if they:
ARecord before the prior transferee, regardless of notice
BRecord before the prior transferee AND take without actual or constructive notice of the prior transfer✓ Correct
CSimply take without notice, even if they do not record
DRecord anytime within 6 months of purchase
Explanation
Tennessee is a race-notice jurisdiction. A subsequent purchaser for value is protected if they (1) take without actual or constructive notice of a prior unrecorded interest AND (2) record first.
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