abstract of title

abstract of title
an outline history of the title to a parcel of real estate, showing the original grant, subsequent conveyances, mortgages, etc. Also called brief of title.
[1855-60]

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  • abstract of title — A condensed history of the title to land, consisting of a synopsis or summary of the material or operative portion of all the conveyances, of whatever kind or nature, which in any manner affect said land, or any estate or interest therein,… …   Black's law dictionary

  • abstract of title — A condensed history of the title to land, consisting of a synopsis or summary of the material or operative portion of all the conveyances, of whatever kind or nature, which in any manner affect said land, or any estate or interest therein,… …   Black's law dictionary

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