Contracts
A North Dakota purchase agreement states the seller will provide marketable title at closing. 'Marketable title' means:
AThe seller's title is guaranteed to have no liens
BTitle that is reasonably free from doubt and acceptable to a reasonable buyer and their lender✓ Correct
CTitle that has been insured by a title company
DTitle that has been recorded for at least 10 years
Explanation
Marketable title is title that is free from reasonable doubt as to its validity, such that a reasonable buyer would accept it. It does not have to be perfect but must be free from significant defects that could affect the buyer's ownership or use.
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