Jacobson deeds property to Keene, who neither records her deed nor takes possession of the property. Jacobson later deeds the same property to Linder, who records his deed and takes possession of the property. Linder is not aware of the earlier conveyance to Keene. Who holds legal title to the property?
A) Jacobson, because Keene did not record her deed
B) Keene, because Keene's deed is dated first.
C) Linder, because his deed was recorded first.
D) Keene and Linder as tenants in common, because the form of ownership was not specified in the deed.
Answer: D) Keene and Linder as tenants in common, because the form of ownership was not specified in the deed.
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