Property Ownership
In Kansas, 'equitable title' refers to:
ATitle that has been fairly negotiated
BThe beneficial right to property that may exist before legal title transfers, such as during a contract for deed✓ Correct
CTitle that is free from all defects
DTitle that has been equalized for tax purposes
Explanation
Equitable title is the beneficial interest in property — the right to use, benefit from, and ultimately obtain full legal title. In a contract for deed, the buyer holds equitable title while the seller retains legal title.
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