An uncle holds record title to vacant land. He tells friends he will leave the land to his nephew in his will. The nephew conveys the land by warranty deed to a woman for $10,000; she does not perform a title search. She records her deed. The uncle dies, leaving the land to the nephew in his will. Both the nephew and the woman now claim ownership. The nephew offers to return the $10,000 to the woman. Who has title to the land?

An uncle holds record title to vacant land. He tells friends he will leave the land to his nephew in his will. The nephew conveys the land by warranty deed to a woman for $10,000; she does not perform a title search. She records her deed. The uncle dies, leaving the land to the nephew in his will. Both the nephew and the woman now claim ownership. The nephew offers to return the $10,000 to the woman. Who has title to the land?

• A. The nephew
• B. The uncle's estate
• C. The woman
• D. The state

Answer: (C)