Escrow & Title
Washington's recording act protects subsequent purchasers who record first. This type of recording act is a:
ARace statute
BNotice statute
CRace-notice statute✓ Correct
DPure notice statute
Explanation
Washington follows a race-notice recording act (RCW 65.08.070). A subsequent purchaser is protected only if they (1) have no actual or constructive notice of the prior interest AND (2) record their interest first.
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