Property Ownership
A Nebraska property owner has a deed that was recorded by a previous owner with an incorrect legal description. When the error is discovered, the remedy is to:
AVoid the deed and re-execute it
BFile a quiet title action
CRecord a correction deed or affidavit of correction✓ Correct
DNotify the county recorder to fix it
Explanation
A correction deed (also called a corrective deed) or an affidavit of correction is recorded to fix errors in previously recorded deeds. This corrects the public record without needing to re-convey the property.
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