Escrow & Title
In New York, an 'abstract of title' is:
AA full title insurance policy
BA condensed history of the recorded title instruments and encumbrances affecting a specific property✓ Correct
CA survey showing the property boundaries
DA certificate that title is free and clear
Explanation
An abstract of title is a summary (not a guarantee) of all recorded instruments, transactions, and encumbrances affecting title to a specific property, compiled from the public land records.
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