Discussion Prompt:Chapter 3 discusses the transfer of real property, including title and alienation, types of voluntary and involuntary alienation, recording, and title insurance. After perusing the chapter, answer the following questions under the prompts for all parts:

Part 1:Kevin sells some land to Felipe. Unaware of the recording system, Felipe doesn't record his deed. A few days later, Kevin sells the same piece of property to Lucinda, who promptly records her deed.

Who has good title to the land, Felipe or Lucinda?

Does Felipe have any legal recourse in this situation?

Would the result be the same if Kevin had deeded the property to Lucinda as a gift?

What's the purpose of the "first to record, first in right" rule?

Part 2:Match the correct term to each of the following descriptions and explain why your answer is correct. (Terms may be used more than once.)

PatentWarranty deed

Grant deedQuitclaim deed

1. The type of deed that conveys only the grantor's present interest, if any.

2. The type of deed that's used to remove clouds from title.

3. The most common type of deed in California.

4. This type of deed contains two warranties: a) the grantor has not previously conveyed title to

anyone else, and b) the grantor has not caused any undisclosedencumbrances.

5. This type of deed is rarely used in California, but is common in many other states.

6. Of the deeds widely used in California, the type that conveys after-acquired title.

7. This transfers property from the government to private ownership.

8. Of the deeds widely used in California, the type that creates the greatest liability for the grantor.

9. The type of deed that creates no liability for the grantor.