defect of a title
11Defect Of Record — A public record outlining any encumbrance on a piece of property, such as a lien, mortgage or easement. An encumbrance refers to a claim or restriction on a certain property that can prevent the transfer of the title. Because the defect of record …
12title defect — noun A problem with the chain of title to a parcel of real property that exposes the putative owner of the property to a potential legal dispute over the ownership of the property …
13color of title — 1: an apparent but invalid title based upon a written instrument or record; also: the instrument itself 2: an apparent ownership claimed by adverse possession Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …
14latent defect — n: a defect (as in a product or property) that is not discoverable by reasonable or customary inspection a latent defect excluded from the homeowner s insurance Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …
15latent defect — A defect not observable on casual inspection. A hidden defect in a structure, machine, or article of merchandise. A defect in an article constituting the subject matter of a sale, not discoverable on a reasonable examination of the property. 46… …
16latent defect — A hidden or concealed defect. One which could not be discovered by reasonable and customary observation or inspection; one not apparent on face of goods, product, document, etc. Defect of which owner has no knowledge, or which, in exercise of… …
17latent defect — A hidden or concealed defect. One which could not be discovered by reasonable and customary observation or inspection; one not apparent on face of goods, product, document, etc. Defect of which owner has no knowledge, or which, in exercise of… …
18The Defect of Birth (Illegitimacy) — The Defect of Birth † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Defect of Birth (ILLEGITIMACY) A canonical impediment to ordination. When used in this connection, the word illegitimate has, in canon law, a well defined meaning, which is: born… …
19Quiet title — An action to quiet title is a lawsuit brought in a court having jurisdiction over land disputes, in order to establish a party s title to real property against anyone and everyone, and thus quiet any challenges or claims to the title.This legal… …
20cloud on title — cloud on title: an interest (as a lien) in real property that if valid impairs the owner s title compare quiet Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. cloud on title …
