Escrow & Title
In Wyoming, the doctrine of after-acquired title provides that:
AA deed is void if the grantor did not own the property at the time of conveyance
BIf a grantor conveys property they don't own but later acquires title to it, that title automatically passes to the earlier grantee by estoppel✓ Correct
CA buyer can void a contract if the seller didn't own the property at signing
DAfter a certain time, unrecorded deeds become valid
Explanation
The doctrine of after-acquired title (or estoppel by deed) provides that if a grantor conveys property they don't currently own (using a warranty deed) and later acquires title, that after-acquired title automatically flows to the grantee. This prevents the grantor from profiting from their earlier warranty.
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