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Recording statutes protect:

A All property owners equally
B Subsequent purchasers who record properly, depending on race, notice, or race-notice type
C Only the original owner
D The government

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Recording statutes (race, notice, race-notice) protect bona fide purchasers who properly record. The type of statute determines whether being first to record or lacking notice controls.

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