Section 1 Introduction

• Library: Real Estate Fundamentals 2011

Congress enacted laws to settle legal title to land in Missouri soon after the United States acquired the Louisiana Territory. The origins of legal title conceivably can be traced back over 200 years. An examination of the various deeds, wills, and court orders underlying these titles often reveals many defects and possible outstanding interests. Most of these defects or outstanding interests have been barred by the statute of limitations and adverse possession long ago, and no attorney or title insurance...