What is a quiet title action?

A quiet title action is a lawsuit that is filed in California to determine the rightful owner of a property. It is used when two or more people have a claim to a piece of real estate and there is a dispute as to who has legal title to it. It is also used when someone has an invalid claim, such as when they purchased the property from someone else who did not actually own it. The court hearing a quiet title action will look at all of the evidence presented and decide who has the legal right to the title of the real estate. The court may also look at any documents that prove ownership, such as deeds or bills of sale. In some cases, the court may also hear testimony from witnesses. In California, the statute of limitations for quiet title actions is four years. This means that a lawsuit must be filed within four years from the date of any transaction or ownership dispute. If not, the person bringing the suit may be barred from doing so. Once the court has decided who has legal title to the property in question, a “quiet title order” is issued. This order establishes the rightful owner of the property and can be used to help clear up any confusion about who owns the land. A quiet title order also prevents any other person from making claims to the property in the future.

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