Escrow & Title
A Mississippi buyer who purchases title insurance is protected against all of the following EXCEPT:
AForgery in a prior deed
BErrors in the public record
CPhysical damage to the property after closing✓ Correct
DUnknown heirs who later claim an interest
Explanation
Title insurance protects against defects in title that existed before the policy was issued. It does not cover physical damage to the property (covered by homeowner's insurance) or events that occur after the policy date.
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