Alabama follows which recording system?
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Race-notice statute
Pure race statute
A pure race statute only requires being the first to record, regardless of notice. Alabama requires both recording first AND having no notice, making pure race incorrect.
Pure notice statute
A pure notice statute only requires having no notice of prior claims, regardless of who records first. Alabama requires both recording first AND having no notice, making pure notice incorrect.
Torrens system
The Torrens system is a registration system where the government maintains a register of land ownership, not a recording statute. Alabama does not use this system.
Why is this correct?
Alabama follows a race-notice statute because it requires both being the first to record (race) and having no actual or constructive notice of prior claims (notice) to establish priority over subsequent purchasers.
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