Escrow & Title
A title search going back to the sovereign grant is called a search:
ABack to the root
BFrom inception
CBack to sovereignty
DFrom the original patent✓ Correct
Explanation
A title search 'from the original patent' traces ownership back to the original government grant (patent) conveying public land to the first private owner. This provides the most complete chain of title.
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