a defect or condition which is not observable by a reasonable inspection; see LATENT DEFECT
Any encumbrance in a title that is not apparent in public records. Examples of hidden defects are unknown heirs, secret marriages, forged instruments, mental incompetency or infancy of a grantor.
Any encumbrance on a title that is not apparent in the public records. Examples include unknown heirs, secret marriages, forged instruments, mental incompetence, infancy of a grantor, etc.
Any encumbrance on a title that is not apparent in the public records; for example, unknown heirs, forged instruments, mental incompetency, infancy of a seller, etc.
Any encumbrance on a title that is not apparent in the public records; for example, unknown heirs, secret marriages, forged instruments, mental incompetence, or infancy of a grantor.
A term used in connection with products liability coverage to designate a product that has a hidden or concelled defect which could cause injury or damage when used.
An encumbrance on a title that is not apparent in the public records; for example, unknown heirs, secret marriages and previous fraudulent transfers.
Any claim on a property that does not appear in the public records, i.e., an unknown heir or an unrecorded municipal utility lien.
