Patricia buys a house from Jake but does not record her ownership interest.Later,Jake dishonestly sells the same house to Paula who had checked ownership at the courthouse but saw no mention of Patricia.After she paid Jake,Paula recorded her property interest at the courthouse.Paula,who thought that Patricia was renting the house from Jake,then wrote to Patricia asking her to move.Who is entitled to the house? Who do you believe that ethically should be done assuming Jake cannot be found?

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The Answer of Patricia buys a house from Jake but does not record her ownership interest.Later,Jake dishonestly sells the same house to Paula who had checked ownership at the courthouse but saw no mention of Patricia.After she paid Jake,Paula recorded her property interest at the courthouse.Paula,who thought that Patricia was renting the house from Jake,then wrote to Patricia asking her to move.Who is entitled to the house? Who do you believe that ethically should be done assuming Jake cannot be found?

Patricia Buys a House from Jake but Does Not Record