Property Ownership
In Texas, the doctrine of 'after-acquired title' (estoppel by deed) means that if someone grants title to property they do not own, and they later acquire title to that property:
AThe original deed is void and the new owner keeps the title
BThe title automatically passes to the earlier grantee✓ Correct
CA new deed must be executed for the title to transfer
DThe grantor must refund any purchase price paid
Explanation
Under estoppel by deed (after-acquired title), if a grantor conveys property they don't own and later acquires it, the title automatically inures (passes) to the earlier grantee. The grantor is estopped from claiming title that they previously purported to convey.
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