Torrens System in United States
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A system of registering title (in U.S. law) to real property (in U.S. law), so called because Sir Robert Torrens devised it. Under the system, a person or persons in whom the fee simple (in U.S. law) is vested, either in law or in equity (in U.S. law), may apply to have the land placed on the register of titles. After certain legal formalities are complied with, a certificate of registration is issued, and the registered owner has good title to the property. The object is to have a system of registration that accurately determines the ownership of land and every lien (in U.S. law) and claim upon it; the title registered is absolutely conclusive. It is not necessary to go behind the registry to effect transfer after the first registration. Many states permit registration of title in the Torrens system, but in only a few states is the system used to any extent.
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