Legal Definition and Related Resources of Color Of Title
Meaning of Color Of Title
That which appears to be good title but which, by reason of some defect , does not in fact amount to good title. Grosvenor v Olson, (Iowa) 199 N. W.2d50.
Color Of Title Alternative Definition
That which in appearance is title but which in reality is no title. 248 111. 229; 18 How. (U.S.) 50; 56 Mich. 337. Anything in writing connected with the title which serves to define the extent of the claim. 70 Ga. 809. A deed void on its face is not color of title. 27 Minn. 449; 2 Pet. (U.S.) 241; 7 Wend. (N. Y.) 152. But see, contra, 94 Ala. 135; 68 Iowa, 507. But defects in the execution (112 N. C. 223; 27 111. 224), or lack of title in the grantor (53 N. Y. 287; 71 111. 38), will not impair the effect of a deed to give color of title.
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Color of title in the Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims
That which in appearance is title, but which in reality is no title. Wright v. Mattison, 18 How. 56-59 (1855), cases. The resemblance or appearance of title. Whenever an instrument, by apt words of transfer from grantor to grantee, in form passes what purports to be the title, it gives color of title. Hall v. Law, 102 U.S. 466(1880), Field, J.
Note: This legal definition of Color of title in the Dictionary of Law (English and American Jurisprudence) is from 1893.
Concept of Color of Title in the context of Real Property
A short definition of Color of Title: That which gives the appearance of good title, but actually contains some defect. For example: A conveyance given without the grantor having good title.
Concept of Color of Title in the context of Real Property
A short definition of Color of Title: That which gives the appearance of good title, but actually contains some defect. For example: A conveyance given without the grantor having good title.
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