signed to the foregoing conveyance, and who whose name known to me, acknowl edged before me, on this day, that being informed of the contents of the conveyance, he executed the same voluntarily on the day the same bears date Given under my hand and seal, this day of A.D. 19. (Signature.) No separate acknowledgment and examination of the wife is required unless a homestead is released. (name, residence, and occupation of the grantor) of the first part, and (name, residence, and occupation of the grantee) of the second part, witnesseth, that the said part of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum lawful money of the United States, to in of hand paid by the said part of the second part, at or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and the said part of the second part, heirs, executors, and administrators, forever released and discharged from the same, by these presents, ha granted, bargained, sold, aliened, remised, released, conveyed, and confirmed, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, aliene, remise, release, convey, and confirm, unto the said part of the second part, and to heirs and assigns forever, all (here describe the premises granted as directed in Form 107). Together with all and singular the tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues, and profits thereof. And also all the estate, right, title, interest, property, possession, claim, and demand whatsoever, as well in law as in equity, of the said part of the first part, of, in, and to the same, and every part and parcel thereof, with the appurtenances. To Have and to Hold the above granted, bargained, and described premises, with the appurtenances, unto the said part of the second part their own proper use, benefit, heirs and assigns, to and behoof forever. And the said administrators, do said part presents, of a good, absolute, and at the time of the sealing and delivery of these of the second part, lawfully seized in indefeasible estate of inheritance in fee-simple of and in all and singular the above granted and described premises, with the appurtenances and ha good right, full power, and lawful authority to grant, bargain, sell, and convey the same in manner aforesaid: And that the said part of the second part, heirs and assigns, shall and may at all times hereafter, peaceably and quietly have, hold, use, occupy, possess, and enjoy the above granted premises, and every part and parcel thereof, with the appurtenances, without any let, suit, trouble, molestation, eviction, or disturbance of the said part of the first part, heirs or assigns, or of any other person or persons lawfully claiming or to claim the same: And that the same now are free, clear, discharged, and unencumbered, of and from all former and other grants, titles, charges, estates, judgments, taxes, assessments, and encumbrances of what nature or kind soever. And also, that the said part of the first part, and heirs, and all and every person or persons whomsoever lawfully or equitably deriving any estate, right, title, or interest, of, in, or to the hereinbefore granted premises, by, from, under, or in trust for them, shall and will, at any time or times hereafter, upon the reasonable request, and at the proper costs and charges in the law, of the said part of the second part, heirs and assigns, make, do, and execute, or cause to be made, done, and executed, all and every such further and other lawful and reasonable acts, conveyances, and assurances in the law, for the better and more effectually vesting and confirming the premises hereby granted or so intended to be, in and to the said part of the second part, heirs and assigns forever, as by the said part of the second part, heirs or assigns, or their counsel learned in the law, shall be reasonably advised or required: And the said heirs, the above described and hereby granted and released premises, and every part and parcel thereof, with the appurtenances, unto the said part of the second part, heirs and assigns, against the said part of the first part, and heirs, and against all and every person and persons whomsoever, lawfully claiming or to claim the same, shall and will warrant and by these presents forever defend. In Witness Whereof, the said part of the first part hand and seal the day and year first above written. hereunto set (And (name of the wife of grantor) signs and seals this deed in token of her relinquishment and release to the party of the second part of all her right of dower in the premises hereby granted.) before me personally came hundred and individual described in, and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same. No separate examination of the wife is required. The following short form of deed is prescribed by statute, and the recorder is authorized to charge an extra fee for longer forms: to be the (Signature.) Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part in consideration of dollars, lawful money of the United States, paid by the party of the second part, doth hereby grant and release unto said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever, together with the appurtenances and all the estate and rights of the party of the first part in and to said premises. To Have and to Hold, the above granted premises unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever. And the said party of the first part doth covenant with said party of the second part as follows: First. That the party of the first part is seized of the said premises in fee simple, and has good right to convey the same. Second. That the party of the second part shall quietly enjoy the same. Fourth. That the party of the first part will execute or procure any further necessary assurance of the title to said premises. Fifth. That the party of the first part will forever warrant the title to said premises. In Witness Whereof the said party of the first part hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written. In the presence of No separate examination of the wife is required. (143) Bond for a Deed. Know all Men by these Presents, That I, the obligor) of the County of firmly bound to State of said and State of (name of the obligee) of the County of in the sum of (name of am held and and dollars, to be paid to (name of obligee) or his executors, administrators, or assigns, to the payment whereof I bind myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, firmly by these presents. Sealed with my seal and dated the A.D. 19 The Condition of this obligation is that if I the said the obligor) upon payment of agreed and promised by said promissory note, dated wit (here set forth the note. part), shall convey to said day of (name of dollars, and interest thereon, as (name of the obligee) agreeably to his 18 and made payable as follows, to and State of If there be no note from the obligee, omit this (name of the obligee) or his heirs, executors, or assigns, forever, the following described real estate, situate, lying, and being in the County of to wit (here describe carefully the land or premises granted, as directed in Form 107), deed or deeds in common form, duly executed and acknowledged, and in the meantime shall permit said (name of the obligee) to occupy and improve said premises for his own use, then this obligation shall be void, otherwise it shall remain in full force. A.D. 19 (Signature.) (Seal.) day of before the undersigned, a Notary Public (or other magistrate), within and for the County of aforesaid, personally came (name of the obligor) who is personally known to me to be the same person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument of writing, as the obligor therein, and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at my office in the day and year first above written. of (144.) (Signature.) (Seal) Contract for Sale of Land, with Penal Obligation. Articles of Agreement, Made and concluded this A.D. 19 between day of the County of and State of County of as follows: The said (name of the party of the first part) for the consideration hereinafter mentioned, does for himself and for his heirs, covenant and agree with the said (name of the party of the second part) and his heirs and assigns, by these presents, that he, the said party of the first part, shall and will, on or before the A.D. 19 day of at the proper costs and charges of the said party of the first part (or of the second part, if that is agreed), his heirs and assigns, by good and lawful deed or deeds, well and sufficiently grant, convey, and assure unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, in fee-simple, clear of all incumbrances, all that certain tract or parcel of land lying, being, and situate in the County of as follows, to wit (here State of (here the name of the party describe carefully the land or premises granted, as directed in Form 107). In Consideration Whereof, The said of the second part), for himself and his heirs, does covenant and agree with the said party of the first part, and with his heirs and assigns, by these presents, that he, the said party of the second part, and his heirs, or some of them, shall and will on the execution and delivery of the said deed or deeds as aforesaid, well and truly pay, or cause to be paid, unto the said party of the first part, or his heirs and assigns, the sum of dollars, in the manner following, to wit (set forth the terms and times of payment as agreed on). And upon (set forth the time agreed on) the said party of the first part shall give to the said party of the second part possession of the aforesaid premises. And for the true performance of all and every the covenants and agree. ments aforesaid, each of the aid parties bindeth himself, his heirs, executors, and administrators unto the other, his executors, administrators, and assigns, in the penal sum of dollars. In Witness Whereof, The said parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. (Signatures.) Signed, Sealed, and Delivered in Presence of us, (Seals.) (If it is intended that this contract should be recorded, as in almost all cases it should be, an acknowledgment by both parties should follow; and the record should be like that in the next Form.) (145.) Power of Attorney to Sell Lands. Know all Men by these Presents, That I, the undersigned of the selling party) of the town (or city) of (name , County of have this day made, constituted, and appointed, (name of and do by these presents make, constitute, and appoint , in the County of attorney) of the town (or city) of and State of , my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to sell and dispose of, absolutely, in fee-simple, the following described lot, tract, or parcel of land, or any part thereof, situate, lying, and being in the County of and State aforesaid, to wit (here describe carefully the land or premises granted, as directed in Form 107) for such price or sum of money, and to such person or persons as he shall think fit and convenient; and also for me and in my name, and as my act and deed, to sign, execute, acknowledge, and deliver such deed or deeds, and conveyance or conveyances, for the absolute sale and disposal thereof, or of any part thereof, with such clause or clauses, covenant or covenants, and agreement or agreements, to be therein contained, as my said attorney shall think fit and expedient; hereby ratifying and confirming all such deeds, conveyances, bargains, and sales which shall at any time hereafter be made by said attorney touching or concerning the premises. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, on this and State of day A.D. 19 before the undersigned, a notary public (or other magistrate) within and for the County of personally came (the name of the principal), who is personally known to me to be the same person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument of writing, and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, at my office in the day and year first above written. STATE OF COUNTY OF I, Clerk of the Circuit Court, and ex-officio Recorder of said county (or whoever else is the recording officer), do hereby certify that the within instrument of writing was, on the A.D. 19 day of duly filed for record in this office, and is recorded in the Records of this office in Book at page In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal |