Escrow & Title
A buyer in Oklahoma who purchases property without title insurance and later discovers an undisclosed easement affecting the property may:
AReturn the property to the seller and receive a full refund
BSue the seller and/or the agent for non-disclosure if they had knowledge of it✓ Correct
CFile a claim with the county assessor
DHave no legal remedy
Explanation
Without title insurance, the buyer's recourse is limited to suing the seller (for breach of warranty deed covenants) and/or the agent (for failure to disclose a known material defect). Title insurance would have provided direct compensation for covered losses.
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