Resolved to settle the problem once and for all, Marco finally called the police. When the police officers arrived, there was a bit of a to-do as Marco thought he could hear hurried mutterings and some scurrying. The police asked the couple to open up.
Fifteen minutes later, the door was cracked open two inches. His uncle presented a folder of photocopies, highlighter scars, and sticky flags. “Found irregularities,” he announced. “Your deed chain, the transfer from your grandmother, contains some ambiguous language.” The police officers looked as surprised as Marco.