Escrow & Title
A Wisconsin buyer who closes on a home and then discovers the seller had no authority to sell (seller was not the legal owner) may have a claim against:
AThe real estate broker only
BTheir title insurance company under the owner's policy✓ Correct
CDSPS
DThe local municipality
Explanation
A lack of seller authority to convey is a title defect covered by an owner's title insurance policy; the buyer's title insurer would defend and remedy such a claim.
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