Escrow & Title
A Wisconsin property owner discovers, after purchase, that there is an unrecorded easement crossing their land. Their recourse is likely limited because:
AEasements are always recorded, so this is impossible
BTitle insurance covers all types of easements
CIf they had actual or inquiry notice of the easement, they may be bound by it even though unrecorded✓ Correct
DThey may cancel the purchase retroactively
Explanation
Under Wisconsin's race-notice recording statute, a buyer can be bound by an unrecorded interest if they had actual notice or inquiry notice (facts that would lead a reasonable person to investigate). An obvious physical use of the land may constitute inquiry notice.
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