a lawsuit to establish a party's title to real property against anyone and everyone,
and thus "quiet" any challenges or claims to the title. Such a suit usually arises
when there is some question about clear title, there exists some recorded problem
(such as an old lease or failure to clear title after payment of a mortgage), an
error in description which casts doubt on the amount of property owned, or an easement
used for years without a recorded description. An action for quiet title requires
description of the property to be "quieted," naming as defendants anyone who might
have an interest (including descendants-known or unknown- of prior owners), and
the factual and legal basis for the claim of title. Notice must be given to all
potentially interested parties, including known and unknown, by publication. If
the court is convinced title is in the plaintiff (the plaintiff owns the title),
a quiet title judgment will be granted which can be recorded and thus provide legal
"good title. " Quiet title actions are a common example of "friendly" lawsuits in
which often there is no opposition.
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