Meaning of cloud on title | Babel Free

Definitions

An encumbrance or claim on a title (ownership) to real property sufficient to interfere with title transfer until the problem has been resolved.

Examples

“"Although the laws of a State cannot affect⟳ the equity jurisdiction of the Circuit Courts, when the former afford⟳ rules as to what shall be deemed clouds on title, the Circuit Courts of equity, in the exercise of an ancient chancery jurisdiction, may remove⟳ such clouds."”

“"A cloud on title is an instrument which may be used vexatiously or injuriously against the owner of land⟳, or which may cast⟳ suspicion on the validity of his title so as to render his land⟳ unsaleable at its full value."”

“"Clouds on title are usually revealed by a title search⟳ and may be removed from the record⟳ by a quitclaim deed or a quiet title proceeding initiated by the property owner."”

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