Making Abstracts: The Theory And Practice Of Preparing The History Of Recorded Titles (1918)

Making Abstracts: The Theory and Practice of Preparing the History of Recorded Titles is a book written by Courtney Smith Kitchel in 1918. The book provides a comprehensive guide to creating abstracts of title, which are concise summaries of the ownership history of a property. Kitchel begins by discussing the importance of abstracts of title in real estate transactions and the legal system. He then delves into the history of land ownership and the development of the recording system in the United States. The bulk of the book is devoted to the practical aspects of creating abstracts of title. Kitchel provides detailed instructions on how to examine land records, identify relevant documents, and organize the information into a clear and concise summary. He also covers common issues that can arise during the abstracting process, such as missing or incomplete records. Throughout the book, Kitchel emphasizes the importance of accuracy and attention to detail in creating abstracts of title. He provides numerous examples and case studies to illustrate his points and includes sample abstracts for readers to study. Overall, Making Abstracts is a valuable resource for anyone involved in real estate transactions or legal research. It provides a thorough understanding of the history and theory behind abstracts of title and practical guidance for creating accurate and effective summaries of property ownership history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.