Abstract Of Title


Definition of "Abstract of title"

Jamar Stewart
Jamar Stewart Florida Luxury Realty

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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