Glossary TC 1 Flashcards

1
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Abstract of Title

A

A history of the title to a piece of land which lists all the conveyances, transfers, liabilities, covenants against or burden upon the land and other facts pertinent

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2
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Accrue

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To add to

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3
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Action

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A judicial proceeding to enforce or protect a right.

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4
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As valorem

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A legal term meaning “at value”.

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5
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Affidavit

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A voluntary declaration or statement of facts, written or printed and sworn to by the person making it before an officer authorized to administer oaths

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6
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Arrears

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An overdue debt or liability

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7
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Assessment

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The valuation of property in order to levy a tax on it, according to its value or in relation to the benefit received from it

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