Escrow & Title
An abstract of title is:
AA title insurance policy
BA condensed history of all recorded instruments affecting a property's title✓ Correct
CA survey of the property boundaries
DThe deed to the property
Explanation
An abstract of title is a summary of all recorded instruments in the chain of title — deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, court judgments, and other encumbrances. An attorney examines the abstract and renders a title opinion.
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