Once a document conveying an interest in real property is placed in the public records it is binding on the public, whether or not they make an effort to learn of it. Based on the common law tradition, this policy is known as the:
A) Statute of Frauds
B) doctrine of constructive notice
C) habendum clause
D) actual notice

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The doctrine of constructive notice holds that once a document conveying an interest in real property is recorded in the public records, it is binding on the public, whether or not they make an effort to learn of it. This is based on the common law tradition and serves as a way to provide notice to potential buyers or interested parties. The other answer choices are not as relevant to this concept. The Statute of Frauds is a law that requires certain contracts to be in writing, and does not specifically pertain to public recordation. The habendum clause is a provision in a deed that defines the extent of ownership being transferred. Actual notice refers to knowledge obtained by an interested party through direct communication or physical observation, which is not necessarily required for the doctrine of constructive notice to apply.

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