Escrow & Title
A 'gap' in the title chain in Mississippi refers to:
AA physical gap between property boundaries
BA missing link in the recorded chain of title, creating uncertainty about ownership✓ Correct
CA time period during which the property was vacant
DA discrepancy between the legal description and the survey
Explanation
A gap in the chain of title is a break in the sequence of recorded ownership instruments, creating doubt about who has valid title. Title companies investigate and resolve gaps before issuing title insurance.
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