Utah § 73-1-12 - Failure to record -- Effect.
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§ 73-1-12. Failure to record -- Effect.
73-1-12. Failure to record -- Effect.
Every deed of a water right which shall not be recorded as provided in this title shall be void as against any subsequent purchaser, in good faith and for a valuable consideration, of the same water right, or any portion thereof, where the subsequent purchaser's deed shall be first duly recorded.
Amended by Chapter 365, 2024 General Session
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What does Utah Code § 73-1-12 cover?
Section 73-1-12 ("Failure to record -- Effect.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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