Category:Torrens system

Tor"rens sys`tem.

Defn: a system of registration of titles to land (as distinct from Registration of deeds) introduced into south australia by the real Property (or torrens) act (act 15 of 1857-58), drafted by sir robert Torrens (1814-84). Its essential feature is the guaranty by the Government of properly registered titles. The system has been Generally adopted in australia and british columbia, and in its Original or a modified form in some other countries, including some States of the united states. Hence torrens title, etc.