abstract of title

A concise statement, usu. prepared for a mortgagee or purchaser of real property, summarizing the history of a piece of land, including all conveyances, interests, liens, and encumbrances that affect title to the property.

— Also termed brief; brief of title. [Cases: Abstracts of Title 1. C.J.S. Abstracts of Title §§ 2–3, 5.]

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词条贡献者

译者成昱，毕业于世界顶级翻译学院，擅长翻译各种与集体诉讼相关的法律文件。