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1. The ownership of and right to own real estate.
2. Documentary evidence of real estate ownership in the form of a deed.
3. The set of circumstances that would allow one to recover or retain ownership of real estate if that ownership was challenged in court. These circumstances often include possession of the land and the existence of a recorded deed showing ownership.

Added: Tue Dec 04 2007
Last Modified: Wed Jul 02 2008

Related Terms

Abstract of title Chain of title Cloud on title Color of title Deed Free and clear title Opinion of title Title insurance Clear title Marketable title Allodial title Feudal title Condominium property regime (CPR)

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