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Contango
I came into ownership much later in 1991. These properties always had 2 chains of grant deed and my share, undivided interest, was sold to me by her former tenant in common. She didn't even have to know about the sale. My chain of title has always been free and clear. All encumbrances in history were only filed on her portion of the property. Yes I have title insurance in 1991 and during the last transaction, the Title Company assured me that my portion of the property was perfect, always has been, and none of co-owners problems can affect my ownership of my properties. I believe the settlement was private, I know that the lawsuit and sales transaction could not close until the case was settled and deed of trust was reconveyed. He was suing for an exorbitant amount: principal, 28 years interest & fees, fraud, punitive damages... A lot of people became aware of this ordeal, ugh.