An "abstract of title" is a written summary of documents related to the history of a specific property. It is not a generic form and does not define the borders of the property or provide a preliminary title report. Instead, it provides a "digest" of all transfers, conveyances, legal proceedings and other facts relied on to show continuity of ownership and any elements of record that might affect the title.
These are questions that the above text answers:
1. What is an abstract of title?
2. What does an abstract of title provide?
3. Does an abstract of title define the borders of a property?
4. Does an abstract of title provide a preliminary title report?
5. What information does an abstract of title summarize?
6. What does an abstract of title show in terms of ownership?
7. What types of documents are included in an abstract of title?
8. What is the purpose of an abstract of title?
9. Does an abstract of title include information about legal proceedings?
10. Does an abstract of title include information about elements that might affect the title?