Escrow & Title

A 'wild deed' in Utah refers to:

AA deed recorded in the wrong county
BA deed in the chain of title from a grantor who doesn't appear to have received title from any prior recorded deed✓ Correct
CA deed for land in a remote wilderness area
DAn improperly notarized deed

Explanation

A wild deed is one that is recorded but comes from a grantor who has no apparent connected chain of title. Because it is disconnected from the prior record title, it may not provide constructive notice to subsequent purchasers, creating title risks.

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