Escrow & Title
What is a 'deed of correction' in Delaware?
AA deed correcting errors in a prior deed's legal description, grantor/grantee name, or other material information✓ Correct
BA court-ordered correction of a fraudulent deed
CA deed correcting the assessed value of a property
DA deed modifying the terms of a prior easement
Explanation
A deed of correction (also called a corrective deed) is used to fix clerical errors or omissions in a prior recorded deed, such as misspelled names, incorrect legal descriptions, or other technical errors. Both grantor and grantee typically sign the correction.
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