Escrow & Title
A chain of title in Rhode Island refers to:
AThe order in which liens were recorded against a property
BThe chronological sequence of recorded ownership interests from the original grant to the present owner✓ Correct
CThe list of all title insurance policies issued for a property
DThe physical boundaries of the property as shown on a survey
Explanation
The chain of title is the chronological sequence of all recorded conveyances and encumbrances tracing ownership from the original grant through the present. A break in the chain creates a title defect.
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