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A grantor conveys "to A and B as joint tenants with right of survivorship." A later sells A's interest to C. What is the effect on the survivorship feature under the common-law rule applied in many jurisdictions?

The conveyance severs the joint tenancy as to A's share, and C holds as a tenant in common with B The conveyance has no effect on the joint tenancy C automatically becomes a joint tenant with right of survivorship with B The entire estate is forfeited to the state

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The conveyance severs the joint tenancy as to A's share, and C holds as a tenant in common with B

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