A farmer signs a deed transferring a farm to his friend. The deed is signed and notarized and placed on a table, and the farmer dies suddenly. In a race-notice jurisdiction, did the farmer likely transfer the farm to his friend?

• A. No, because the deed was not validly delivered
• B. No, because recording is not required for validity
• C. Yes, because signing and notarizing and acceptance implies transfer
• D. No, because third party notice is required for validity

Answer: (C)