Property OwnershipIntermediateDelaware Exam

What is 'torrens title' and is it used in Delaware?

AA private title insurance system exclusive to Delaware
BA title registration system where a court confirms title and issues a certificateCorrect
CA system requiring annual renewal of property title
DSimply a narrow form of time-share title used only within certain Delaware beach communities

Why A title registration system where a court confirms title and issues a certificate Is Correct

Answer B: A title registration system where a court confirms title and issues a certificate

The Torrens system is a title registration method where courts confirm ownership and issue a certificate of title. Delaware uses the traditional recording system (recording instruments in the public record) rather than Torrens registration.

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