Escrow & Title
An abstract of title is:
AA title insurance policy
BA condensed historical summary of all recorded documents affecting a parcel's title✓ Correct
CA survey of the property boundaries
DA legal description of the property
Explanation
An abstract of title is a written summary of all recorded instruments (deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, easements) in the public record that affect a particular parcel's title. An attorney typically reviews the abstract to render a title opinion.
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