§ 32-20-2-1 Application
§ 32-20-2-2 “Marketable record title” defined
§ 32-20-2-3 “Muniments” defined
§ 32-20-2-4 “Person dealing with land” defined
§ 32-20-2-5 “Records” defined
§ 32-20-2-6 “Root of title” defined
§ 32-20-2-7 “Title transaction” defined
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 32 > Article 20 > Chapter 2 - Definitions

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Mortgagee: The person to whom property is mortgaged and who has loaned the money.
  • Sheriff: means the sheriff of the county or another person authorized to perform sheriff's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.