A deed executed by Al in 2007 conveyed Blackacre for a consideration of one dollar, receipt of which was acknowledged, "to Bill for life, then to the heirs of Bill." A life interest in Blackacre for the life of Bill is worth $20,000 on the date of the conveyance. The total worth of Blackacre is $50,000. Bill accepted but didn't record the deed. The recording statute in this jurisdiction provided "unless recorded all written instruments affecting title to land are void as to subsequent purchasers who paid value and without notice." In 2011 Al purported to convey Blackacre in fee simple absolute to his two sons, Cory and Dan, by a warranty deed as a gift. Cory and Dan recorded the deed. Shortly thereafter, Bill ascertained that Cory and Dan were about to take possession of Blackacre. As a consequence, Bill promptly recorded his deed. In a dispute between Bill and Al's children as to the ownership of Blackacre, if Bill prevails it will be because?

Question 13Select one:

a.Bill paid valuable consideration for his deed.

b.Bill recorded his deed before Al's children sought to oust him from the land.

c.Cory and Dan are not protected by the recording statute.

d.Al's knowledge is imputed to his children.