Property Ownership
Indiana's Marketable Title Act allows for:
AForcing the sale of any property with a clouded title
BLimiting the search of title to a defined period (typically 40 years) if a root of title exists, extinguishing older claims✓ Correct
CDeclaring all deeds over 50 years old invalid
DRequiring property owners to update their titles every decade
Explanation
Indiana's Marketable Title Act (IC 32-20) limits the title search period by providing that if there is a satisfactory 'root of title' at least 40 years old, older claims, easements, and interests are extinguished — simplifying title examination.
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