Abstract of Title

A condensed history or summary of all transactions affecting a particular tract of land. A compilation in orderly arrangement of the documents of record affecting the title to a specific piece of land, issued under an abstractor’s certificate certifying to the matters contained therein. A history book of the subject property. Does not guarantee title.

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