After-acquired title

Definition
: title that vests automatically in a grantee when acquired by a grantor who purported to sell the property before acquiring title
also
: a doctrine that requires such vesting
compare estoppel by deed at estoppel
The doctrine of after-acquired title generally does not apply when the grantor receives title by quitclaim deed; to vest title in the grantee the deed must include words expressing such an intention.



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