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abstract of title

An outline history of the ownership of a parcel of land, from the original grant, with changes in title, and with a statement of all mortgages, liens, encumbrances, etc., affecting the property.
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The documents, entitled the "Abstract of Title of for Georges Dock in the City of Liverpool", show plans approved in 1898 to fill in the adjoining George''s Basin to create the Pier Head.
The documents, entitled the Abstract of Title of for Georges Dock in the City of Liverpool, show plans approved in 1898 to fill in the adjoining George''s Basin to create the Pier Head.
The adoption of the new name is confirmed by William Cart-wright's abstract of title to premises in New Town Row Birmingham between 1797-99.
In most states if the timber will not be included in the sale of the land it will show up as an exception in the title report, title certificate or abstract of title. But if a buyer has concerns about the matter, he or she should write an offer subject to receiving all of the timber rights.
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