Walker Rogge Inc. v. Chelsea Title & Guaranty Co.
New Jersey Supreme Court
562 A.2d 208 (1989)
Relevant factsFree
Walker Rogge (plaintiff) bought land it believed was about 19 acres based on a 1975 survey; a later survey showed only about 13 acres. The buyer sued Chelsea Title (defendant) for compensation under its title insurance policy, and evidence suggested Chelsea may have known of the acreage discrepancy without informing the buyer.
IssueFree
Whether title insurance covers discrepancies in land quantity.