Quiet title action
A lawsuit filed after winning a tax deed to get a court to formally rule the title valid and silence any competing claims. Often required before a title company will insure the property or a lender will finance it.
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General definition — exact terminology and mechanics vary by state and county. Always confirm against the specific county's own auction notice before bidding.