Mississippi follows which type of recording system for real property instruments?

Correct Answer

C) Race-notice — a subsequent purchaser must record first AND take without notice of prior claims to prevail

Mississippi follows a Race-Notice recording system under Miss. Code Ann. § 89-5-1. A subsequent purchaser prevails over a prior unrecorded interest only if they (1) record their instrument first, AND (2) took title without actual or constructive notice of the prior claim. Both conditions must be satisfied — recording alone is not enough.