Lynburn Enterprises, Inc. v. Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Plaintiff purchased two tracts of land in DeKalb County, Georgia. Defendant Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation issued to plaintiff a title insurance policy covering the tracts. The policy insured plaintiff against loss or damage if title proved to be unmarketable. An exception for defects in the survey was not included in the policy.

One of the tracts purchased by plaintiff was described in the deed (and the policy) as follows: “[A]ll that tract or parcel of land, lying and being in Land lot 213 of the 18th District of DeKalb County, Georgia, and being more…