C

In Saxon law. The son of a king or emperor. The next heir to the throne; the Saxon adeling. Spelman. … [Read more...] about CLITO

When there is no clear title of ownership, when a claim is made against the ownership of property. For example, a lien on real property or dispute concerning ownership by a relative of the seller. … [Read more...] about CLOUD OF TITLE

A gaol; a prison or dungeon. … [Read more...] about CLOERE

An outstanding claim or incumbrance which, if valid, would affect or impair the title of the owner of a particular estate, and which apparently and on its face has that effect but which can be shown by extrinsic proof to be invalid or inapplicable to the estate in question. A conveyance, mortgage, judgment, tax-levy, etc., may all, in proper cases, constitute a cloud on title. … [Read more...] about CLOUD ON TITLE

(verb) - To finish, terminate, complete, wind up; as, to "close" an account, a bargain, an estate, or public books, such as tax books. Patton v. Ash, 7 Serg. & It (Pa.) 116; Coleman v. Garrigues, 18 Barb. (N. Y.) 67; Clark v. New York, 13 N. Y. St. Rep. 292; Bilafsky v. Abraham, 183 Mass. 401, 67 N. E. 818 To shut up, so as to prevent entrance or access by any person; as in … [Read more...] about CLOSE