Final answer:
The buyer has a claim to the property based on the deed, provided that CD, who originally took title as BD, can legally affirm her identity and ensure a valid transfer of title.
Step-by-step explanation:
The situation presented involves an individual, referred to as CD, who initially took title to property under the name BD. Later, when selling the property, CD signed as the grantor, using the name CD. This discrepancy in names could potentially lead to a defect in the title or questions regarding the validity of the transfer of property. However, if CD can legally prove that she is indeed the same person who took title as BD, then the grantee (buyer) generally has a claim to the property based on the deed (option b). It is essential that CD rectifies this inconsistency either before the sale or during the closing process through legal affidavits or other appropriate legal documentation to establish the continuity of identity.
The claim to the property does not depend on the original title but rather on the validity of the current deed and the proper transfer of title. If the correct process is followed and CD’s identity as BD is legally affirmed, the buyer should hold a valid claim to the property conveyed to them. If not, the buyer might need to take legal actions to clear the title and confirm their ownership. Therefore, the correct answer here is that the buyer has a claim to the property based on the deed (option b), assuming that the discrepancy is resolved and the transfer of title is deemed valid by legal standards.