abstract of title
abstract of title A concise statement, usu. prepared for a mortgagee or purchaser of real property, summarizing the history of a piece of land, including all conveyances, interests, liens, and encumbrances that affect title to the property. ¡ª Also termed brief; brief of title. [Cases: Abstracts of Title 1. C.J.S. Abstracts of Title ¡ì¡ì 2¨C3, […]