Legal Description

Definition

  • A written statement used to identify or describe a property that satisfies a court of law.

Synonyms
legal specification, legal record, description of property

Acronyms
lgdc

Related Terms and Acronyms

  • Abstract of Judgement Definition,
    • A court document that states how much the loser of a lawsuit owes, and which creates a lien, or a claim on property, when filed with the county recorder where the property is owned.
  • Bill of Sale (BS) Acronym, Important,
    • A written document that serves as evidence of the transfer of title to personal property.
  • Legal Mortgage Definition, Important,
    • The written geographical description of a property as described in the land register.
  • Lis Pendens Definition,
    • A legal document giving notice that an action or proceeding is pending in the courts which affects the title to the designated property.
  • Metes and Bounds Definition,
    • A surveyor's legal description of a parcel of land, defined by measurements and angles.
  • Real Estate (RE) Acronym, Very Important,
    • A section of land including all the natural resources (above and below the surface) and any permanent buildings or structures located on it. Also known as "realty."
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