Property Ownership
In Texas, the doctrine of 'after-acquired title' (estoppel by deed) means that:
AA buyer cannot claim title to improvements made after closing
BIf a grantor conveys property they don't yet own, and later acquires title, the title automatically passes to the grantee✓ Correct
CA seller must acquire clear title before listing a property
DTitle acquired after foreclosure is superior to all prior claims
Explanation
Under the doctrine of after-acquired title (estoppel by deed), if a grantor conveys property they do not currently own (or do not fully own) and later acquires title, that after-acquired title automatically inures to the benefit of the prior grantee.
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