Escrow & Title
Vermont's 'race-notice' recording statute means priority in title goes to the party who:
ARecorded their interest first, without exception
BTakes in good faith, for value, and records first without notice of a prior unrecorded interest✓ Correct
CPaid the highest price
DHad an attorney at closing
Explanation
Vermont's recording statute is a race-notice statute: a subsequent purchaser prevails over a prior unrecorded interest if the subsequent purchaser takes in good faith, for value, and records their interest first without actual or constructive notice of the prior claim.
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