Escrow & Title
In Texas, a 'quiet title action' is a lawsuit filed to:
AReduce noise from neighbors
BEstablish the plaintiff's clear title to real property by resolving competing claims or clouds on title✓ Correct
CCancel a deed restriction
DForce the eviction of a squatter
Explanation
A quiet title action is a court proceeding where the plaintiff asks the court to declare their title to property as against any adverse claims or clouds on title. It is used to resolve boundary disputes, remove old liens, establish title after adverse possession, and clear other title defects that make it difficult to sell or finance the property.
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