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Our last post discussed the differences between a “trespass to try title” and a “quiet title” action in Texas. You use a trespass to try title action in Texas to challenge ownership of land, while you use a quiet title action to settle a defect in the chain of title. A potential claim against the title is called a cloud, and a quiet title action can literally “quiet” the clouds and ensure you are the clear owner of the property. In this post, we’ll discuss what you must show to prevail in these actions.
For example, you will use a quiet title action if you have a land boundary dispute with a neighbor or conflicting survey information. To win an action to quiet title in Texas, you’ll need to show the following:
You might use a trespass to try title action to establish title to a property through adverse possession. To win an action in a trespass to try title in Texas, you’ll need to show:
The plaintiff in a trespass to try title action must prevail on their own strength of title, not weaknesses in the defendant’s title.
If you’re concerned about title to your real property, it’s important to get legal guidance. Title issues can be nuanced and complex in Texas, but you don’t have to navigate the process alone. The experienced attorneys at Manfred Law have been helping Texans with property claims for years, and they can help you too. Give us a call at 713-547-5460
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