Contracts
Under Texas law, if both a deed and a subsequent written contract address the same property but conflict, courts generally give priority to:
AThe earlier document
BThe deed (recorded instrument) over the unrecorded contract✓ Correct
CWhichever instrument was drafted by an attorney
DThe contract since it reflects the most recent agreement
Explanation
Under the merger doctrine, once a deed is delivered and accepted, the purchase contract merges into the deed. If the deed and contract conflict on a term, the deed generally controls for property rights (while the contract may control for collateral obligations). Recording gives priority over unrecorded instruments under Texas's race-notice statute.
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