Escrow & Title
A Washington property is sold and closes. The deed is not recorded for 45 days. During that time, another creditor of the seller records a judgment lien. Under Washington's race-notice statute:
AThe buyer's unrecorded deed has priority because the transaction closed first
BThe creditor's judgment lien takes priority over the unrecorded deed✓ Correct
CThe escrow company is liable for the recording delay
DThe lien automatically expires because the property was sold
Explanation
Under Washington's race-notice recording statute, a subsequent interest-holder who records first and lacks notice of the prior unrecorded interest takes priority. A judgment creditor who records before the buyer's deed may gain priority.
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