A quiet title action is filed by a person or entity claiming title to all or a portion of a specific parcel of property and asks for a ruling that plaintiff's title is superior to any interest held or claimed by any of the named defendants. It is a mechanism to cure defects in the title to property, thereby providing assurance to the owner who brings the action, as well as subsequent purchasers, of the status of title and accuracy of the real property records.
Although a deed expresses the intention of the parties, if there is a material mistake, a court of equity may grant appropriate relief. A court of equity will order the cancellation or reformation of a deed where it appears that a material mistake has been made.
This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.
A Missouri Complaint to Reform Deed — Mistake in Erroneous Names of Two Grantees is a legal document that seeks to rectify and correct errors or mistakes in the names of two grantees mentioned in a property deed. This complaint is typically filed with the intention of reformation or modification of the deed to accurately reflect the true names of the intended grantees. Commonly known as a "Complaint to Reform Deed," this legal action can address various scenarios where a party's name has been inaccurately or erroneously recorded in a property deed. Some possible types of Missouri Complaint to Reform Deed — Mistake in Erroneous Names of Two Grantees may include: 1. Spelling Errors: If the names of the grantees have been misspelled in the original deed, the complainant can request the court to correct the spelling mistakes and reflect the accurate names of the parties involved. 2. Typographical Errors: In situations where a typographical error has been made in recording the grantees' names, the complaint aims to have the typographical mistake rectified to accurately identify the intended party. 3. Transposition of Names: If there has been a mix-up or transposition of the names of the grantees in the deed, the complainant can request the court to make the necessary amendments to properly identify the individuals or entities involved. 4. Alias or Nickname Usage: In cases where a person's legal name is not accurately represented in the deed due to the usage of an alias or nickname instead, the complaint seeks to have the official legal name recorded. 5. Missing or Omitted Names: If one or both grantees have been unintentionally left out or omitted from the deed, this type of complaint aims to include their names to ensure their rightful ownership rights are recognized and protected. By filing a Missouri Complaint to Reform Deed — Mistake in Erroneous Names of Two Grantees, the complainant seeks to have the court recognize the error and authorize the reformation of the deed to accurately reflect the true names of the involved parties. This legal action ensures clarity, certainty, and adherence to legal requirements in property ownership and transfers.A Missouri Complaint to Reform Deed — Mistake in Erroneous Names of Two Grantees is a legal document that seeks to rectify and correct errors or mistakes in the names of two grantees mentioned in a property deed. This complaint is typically filed with the intention of reformation or modification of the deed to accurately reflect the true names of the intended grantees. Commonly known as a "Complaint to Reform Deed," this legal action can address various scenarios where a party's name has been inaccurately or erroneously recorded in a property deed. Some possible types of Missouri Complaint to Reform Deed — Mistake in Erroneous Names of Two Grantees may include: 1. Spelling Errors: If the names of the grantees have been misspelled in the original deed, the complainant can request the court to correct the spelling mistakes and reflect the accurate names of the parties involved. 2. Typographical Errors: In situations where a typographical error has been made in recording the grantees' names, the complaint aims to have the typographical mistake rectified to accurately identify the intended party. 3. Transposition of Names: If there has been a mix-up or transposition of the names of the grantees in the deed, the complainant can request the court to make the necessary amendments to properly identify the individuals or entities involved. 4. Alias or Nickname Usage: In cases where a person's legal name is not accurately represented in the deed due to the usage of an alias or nickname instead, the complaint seeks to have the official legal name recorded. 5. Missing or Omitted Names: If one or both grantees have been unintentionally left out or omitted from the deed, this type of complaint aims to include their names to ensure their rightful ownership rights are recognized and protected. By filing a Missouri Complaint to Reform Deed — Mistake in Erroneous Names of Two Grantees, the complainant seeks to have the court recognize the error and authorize the reformation of the deed to accurately reflect the true names of the involved parties. This legal action ensures clarity, certainty, and adherence to legal requirements in property ownership and transfers.
