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A seller delivered a deed to a buyer at the closing. A title search disclosed no serious defects, and the title did not appear to be based on doubtful questions of law or fact nor did it appear to expose the buyer to possible litigation. The seller's title did not appear to present a threat to the buyer's quiet enjoyment, and the title policy was sufficient to convince a reasonably well-informed person that the property could be resold. The title conveyed would commonly be called

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A marketable title

Step-by-step explanation:

A marketable title in real estate is on that is legally considered free from defect. Buyers will have no issues with accepting the title because there are no objectionable items associated with the title.

It means the property in question is free of easements, liens, encumbrances or other legal defects.

In the given scenario a title search disclosed no serious defects, and the title did not appear to be based on doubtful questions of law or fact nor did it appear to expose the buyer to possible litigation.

This is a marketable title.

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