NJ ALTA U.S. Policy Form 1991 Guideline 1-10

Explanation:

The ALTA U.S. Policy is issued naming the United States of America or one of its Departments as the insured. The policy identifies the vested owner of the land and excepts to those defects, liens and encumbrances which in the judgment of the insurer should appear in the policy. The policy also contains a special provisions insuring against loss or damage if the United States acquires title by condemnation and the commitment, as updated to the filing of a lis pendens or declaration of taking, failed to disclose parties having a record interest in the land.

However, the policy is not a report or abstract of title.

The insuring provisions of the policy are broad. However, their coverage is limited by the Exceptions in Schedule B of the policy and by the Schedule of Conditions and Limitations contained in the policy.

The policy, like all policies, obligates the insurer to provide a defense to its insured. However, unlike other policies, the insurer does not have the right to select the counsel to represent the insured. The United States must be represented by the office of the Attorney General.