race to the courthouse
- A legal principle where the first document such as a deed, deed of trust, mortgage, lien, or judgment filed with the County Recorder takes precedence over documents filed later, regardless of their dates
- The real estate developer understood the importance of the race to the courthouse when filing the deed of trust.
- The lawyer advised his client about the race to the courthouse principle while discussing the lien.
- Because of the race to the courthouse rule, her mortgage holds the highest priority.
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