Escrow & Title
Utah's recording system is based on:
AA Torrens (title registration) system
BA race-notice recording act system✓ Correct
CA pure race system where only the first to record prevails
DA notice-only system
Explanation
Utah follows a race-notice recording system. A subsequent purchaser for value who records first AND has no prior notice of a competing interest wins over a prior unrecorded claim. Both 'racing' to record and 'notice' (lack of knowledge of prior claim) are required.
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