Property Ownership

A Virginia property owner who signed a deed but did not intend for it to be delivered to the grantee and the grantee obtained it anyway faces which legal issue?

AThe deed is fully valid
BThe deed is void or voidable — a deed obtained without the grantor's intent to deliver may not transfer title✓ Correct
CThe deed becomes valid in 5 years
DTitle passes when the grantee records the deed

Explanation

Delivery of a deed requires the grantor's intent to pass title. A deed obtained by the grantee without the grantor's intent to deliver (e.

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