Harvey Hadley conveyed a parcel of property in the city of Fairlywell Downs to Carl Bland and Dirk Pitts. The granting clause of the deed stated that Carl and Dirk take the property jointly. Neither Carl nor Dirk signed the deed. a . What is the nature

of the joint ownership interest of Carl and Dirk? Explain? b. Of what impact is it that neither Carl nor Dirk signed the deed? Explain? c. If the property were still in escrow, of what effect would a recorded tax lien be?

a . Concurrent ownership between unmarried persons is a tenancy in common, unless otherwise stated. The words "jointly" have no special legal meaning.
b. No effect. Only grantors sign deeds. In most cases grantees are identified but are not signatories to the deed.
c. A tax lien renders the title unmarketable. The buyers can require that Harvey pay in escrow whatever debt gave rise to the lien before they accept conveyance of the deed.