Escrow & Title
What is a 'quiet title action' in Illinois?
AA court proceeding to end a noisy neighbor dispute
BA court proceeding to resolve competing claims to title and establish a clear owner of record✓ Correct
CA lender's right to foreclose without court involvement
DAn agreement between neighbors to resolve boundary disputes privately
Explanation
A quiet title action is a court proceeding brought to establish clear ownership of property by resolving competing or conflicting claims. It is used in situations such as adverse possession claims, title defects, gaps in the chain of title, or disputed boundary lines. Once a court enters a judgment quieting title, the owner has a clear, court-confirmed title to the property.
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