Claim

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A claim is the assertion of a right to payment of money due, or to possession or recognition of some right — a demand for something as one's rightful due.

• Lien
• Encumbrance

Reviewed by Kootenai Title & Bonner Title Editorial Team · Last updated June 19, 2026
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