Wisconsin follows which recording system?
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Race-notice recording statute
Pure race statute
Pure race statute would only reward the first to record, regardless of notice. Wisconsin requires both recording first AND lack of notice to protect a subsequent purchaser, making pure race incorrect.
Pure notice statute
Pure notice statute would protect a subsequent purchaser who has no notice, regardless of who recorded first. Wisconsin requires recording first to gain priority, making pure notice incorrect.
Torrens system only
Wisconsin does use the Torrens system in some counties, but it's not exclusive. The state primarily follows race-notice recording statute, making this option incorrect.
Why is this correct?
Wisconsin follows a race-notice recording statute.
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