Exam 14: Methods of Transfer and Conveyance in Real Estate

Adverse possession cannot arise from a mistake on boundary lines.

Day 1 - O conveys to A (bfp) Day 2 - O conveys to B Day 3 - O conveys to C (bfp) Day 4 - B records Day 5 - A records Day 6 - C records Under a race-notice statute, who has title?

Lester, a California resident, owns a parcel of property in Arkansas. Lester has not visited the property in 22 years but has paid taxes on it. When Lester finally returns to the property, he discovers that Brunyan has been using the lot for 21 years as a storage yard for his auto wrecking business. Lester brings suit to have Brunyan ejected. Brunyan claims title by adverse possession. What result?

A quitclaim deed does not serve to transfer title.

A deed need not be recorded to be valid.