Abstract Of Title

Definition of "Abstract of title"

Chronological summary of information from the public record concerning a parcel of real estate. Includes evidence of title, such as maps, plots, and other aids. It applies to all conveyances, including mortgages, deeds, judgments, liens, charges, estates, or other liabilities to which the land may be subject.

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