X deeds his property to Y on June 1 and to Z on June 3.Z is aware of the earlier conveyance made to Y, but records first in the public record.In a "Race Statute" state, Z's deed will prevail over Y's.

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In a race statute state, the first person to record their deed in the public record wins the race and their deed prevails over any subsequent deeds, regardless of when they were executed or delivered. Therefore, Z's deed will prevail over Y's despite knowing about the earlier conveyance to Y.

X Deeds His Property to Y on June 1 and to Z