Deed

Deed

Introduction to Deed

Deed, in law, written instrument that transfers an interest in real estate. The term deed was formerly applied also to other solemn written instruments, including trust indentures, contracts, and bills of sale. A modern deed usually consists of several distinct parts. It opens with the identification and description of the grantor, that is, the party disposing of the interest, and the grantee. Next, the deed recites that the grantee gave money, an equivalent, or some other valuable consideration to the grantor to execute the deed. The property in which the interest is being transferred is then described by reference to a tax map, a former deed, surveyor’s marks, street lines, or to other ascertainable points. After the habendum clause, which specifies the estate being created, the grantor signs his or her name. Lastly a notary public or other person empowered to take oaths certifies on the deed that the grantor came before him or her and acknowledged being the party who executed it. When the deed is recorded (filed and indexed) in the appropriate public office, all persons are deemed to be on notice of the existence of the interest that the deed creates.” (1)

Deed, Court, Title

From the book The Clergyman’s Hand-book of Law, about Deed, Court, Title (1): A deed made in pursuance of an order of a court having jurisdiction passes good title.462

Deed

From the book The Clergyman’s Hand-book of Law, about Deed (1): A deed to “The Evangelical Order of Christians” was sufficiently definite for a valid conveyance.468

Resources

Notes and References

  1. Charles M. Scanlan, The Clergyman’s Hand-book of Law. The Law of Church and Grave (1909), Benziger Brothers, New York, Cincinnati, Chicago

See Also

  • Religion
  • Church

Resources

Notes and References

  1. Charles M. Scanlan, The Clergyman’s Hand-book of Law. The Law of Church and Grave (1909), Benziger Brothers, New York, Cincinnati, Chicago

See Also

  • Religion
  • Church

Resources

Notes and References

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