Property Ownership
In Texas, the doctrine of 'first in time, first in right' applies to:
AWhich buyer submitted their offer first
BRecording of real property instruments — the first to record a deed generally prevails over later claimants✓ Correct
CThe order in which creditors are paid in bankruptcy
DThe priority of HOA liens vs. mortgage liens
Explanation
Texas's race-notice recording statute incorporates the 'first in time' concept for recordation: a subsequent purchaser who records first AND has no notice of a prior conveyance prevails. Recording establishes priority of title.
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